Research Infrastructure and Capacity Building
NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM), in partnership with the NASA Mission Directorates, fosters research excellence and institutional capacity at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) through competitive funding opportunities.
Aeronautics Community Engagement Impacts Research
Aeronautics Community Engagement Impacts Research (ACEIR) was established as a three-year cooperative agreement for Minority Serving Institutions to conduct interdisciplinary research on the impacts and benefits of future air transportation technology and infrastructure on communities.
NASA Contact: LaRC-ACEIRManagementTeam@mail.nasa.gov
Earth Systems Science Research
Earth Systems Science Research (ESSR) is a three-year cooperative agreement for Minority Serving Institutions to develop actionable research for the prediction, characterization and mitigation of extreme weather and natural disasters that impact the lives of American citizens and the Nation’s economy.
NASA Contact: gsfc-murep-smdresearch@mail.nasa.gov
Space Technology Artemis Research
MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research (STAR) (M-STAR) was created to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs, enabling their participation in NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) opportunities to develop advanced technologies essential for space exploration.
M-STAR aims to advance agency goals by enhancing institutional awareness of resources that strengthen the capacity of MSIs to offer and support STEM research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It focuses on fostering connections between MSI administrators and STEM leaders to cutting-edge initiatives, ultimately increasing competitiveness to secure research funding and contracting opportunities.
NASA Contact: hq-mstar@mail.nasa.gov
MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity
MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (IRO) (MIRO) was established to strengthen and develop the research capacity and infrastructure of MSIs in areas of strategic importance and value to NASA’s mission and national priorities.
Overall, MIRO awards promote STEM literacy and enhance and sustain the capability of institutions to perform NASA-related research and education, which directly supports NASA’s mission directorates—Aeronautics, Exploration Systems, Science, Space Operations, and Space Technology.
NASA Contact: hq-miro@mail.nasa.gov
Curriculum Awards
MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) is establishing clear pathways for students to enter the aerospace industry through competitive awards to cooperate with community colleges and universities to strengthen curricula in research areas aligned with National priorities.
NASA Contact
Ebony Moreen, Activity Manager
MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA)
NASA Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Road Cleveland, OH 44135
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000
Email: ebony.moreen@nasa.gov
How to Find Funding Opportunities
Explore Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM
The NASA Research Announcement titled “Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM or EONS” solicits education and research opportunities in support of the NASA STEM projects. EONS is an omnibus announcement that includes a range of NASA STEM Engagement opportunities for basic and applied science and technology research and other opportunities.
NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System
Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA's overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the release of various announcements in a wide range of disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process to evaluate and select proposals submitted in response to these announcements. Researchers can help NASA achieve national science and technology objectives by submitting proposals and conducting awarded projects.
