Minority University Research and Education Programs Small Projects
[Faculty Higher Education]
[Available: Nationally]
Project Description
The Minority University Research and Education Programs, or MUREP, Small Projects mission is to fund innovative science, technology, engineering and math projects that address Higher Education portfolio gaps within NASA's MUREP priorities. This effort will seek innovative approaches to using NASA-themed content to support higher education teaching and learning. Funded projects leverage NASA's unique contributions in STEM to enhance students' academic experiences and to improve educators' abilities to engage and stimulate their students. New projects funded through MUREP Small Projects or MSP, provide unique implementation or innovative solutions not duplicated in existing NASA education projects. The target students will be enrolled at an accredited college or university, with a declared major in STEM, or they may be pre-service teachers. MSP contribute to targeted NASA Education Strategic Framework outcomes and objectives and include an evaluation component.
Eligibility
Proposals will be accepted from Minority Serving Institutions and organizations that support MSIs and underserved/underrepresented students. Eligible MSIs include the Department of Education designated Historically Black College or University; Hispanic Serving Institution; Tribal College or University; or those MSIs that offer degrees in STEM disciplines. Please check
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.html → for a complete listing of the minority institutions.
How to Apply
Please check the site below to search for and view open, closed, past, and future NASA research announcements:
http://nspires.nasaprs.com →
Schedule
Spring: Notice of Intent/Preliminary Proposals Due
Summer: Request for Proposals
Fall: Proposal Review and Selection
Winter: Funding Awarded
All new MSP-funded projects are competitively selected. Awarded projects are provided one-year funding with options to renew for two more years based on project performance and funds availability.
Who to Contact at NASA:
Theresa Martinez
MUREP Small Programs Project Manager
NASA XA-D
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Phone: 321-867-0590
E-mail:
Theresa.c.martinez@nasa.gov
Additional Contact Information
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