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Research Initiation GrantsNASA EPSCoR will award up to three Research Initiation Grants (RIGs), each averaging $21,000. Travel Grant recipients who have been successful in establishing links with a NASA Center counterpart will be invited to compete for Research Initiation Grants. The purpose of these grants is to help develop research ideas and initiate projects related to NASA's Mission Directorates in collaboration with researchers at one of the NASA Field Centers. Please refer to the NASA's Four Mission Directorates for areas of research interest. In order to apply for a Research Initiation Grant, applicants must have been awarded a Travel Grant and have completed a visit to a NASA Field Center by December 31st, 2009. These grants are primarily intended to support Post Doctoral Research time, Graduate Assistant(s), Undergraduate Assistant(s), materials and supplies, and travel to NASA Centers for extended research visits. In order to apply for a Research Initiation Grant, researchers must align the project with the NASA's Strategic Plan and submit an original and seven copies of a proposal consisting of the following:
**Permanent equipment and faculty salaries may not be included in the budget. Review criteria include: a) strength of
NASA support; Awards for Spring 2010 will be announced by January 14th, 2010. **Deadline for Spring 2010 Award is January 6th, 2010. Completed proposals should be submitted to: Stephanie Ponder, Project Coordinator |
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