Summary

The NC Space Grant K-12 Professional Development Program is designed to provide funding to initiate and carry out professional development and training. Funded programs will have the primary goal of better equipping North Carolina educators to inspire the future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce to pursue education and careers in aero/space-related fields.

NC Space Grant anticipates making 3 to 6 awards with the maximum individual award of $15,000 for a period of performance of 12 months (March 15, 2009 – March 14, 2010, contingent upon NC Space Grant’s receipt of NASA funding). Proposing institutions are required to provide 100% cost-matching funds (1:1) using non-federal funds. In other words, if $15,000 is requested from the NC Space Grant, then $15,000 must be provided as cost-match.

Eligibility

Competition is open to individuals at active NC Space Grant university member institutions. Individuals must be qualified to serve as a principal investigator at their respective institution and be permanent U.S. citizens. Submission is limited to one proposal per investigator.

NC Space Grant encourages proposals from females, members of underrepresented minority groups, or persons with disabilities.

Time Line

	Program Announcement		Download PDF
	Proposals Submissions and Deadline	Submit Proposal Deadline: February 6, 2009 (5:00 PM)
	Original Hardcopy Submission and Deadline	The original proposal with all required signatures must arrive at NC Space Grant by February 9, 2009. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered. Hard copy submissions should be sent via express mail, commercial delivery, or courier to: Dr. Chris Brown, Director North Carolina Space Grant NCSU - Research Building II 1009 Capability Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27606
	Expected Award Announcement	April 15, 2009

Previous Faculty Award Recipients: 03-04 | 04-05 | 05-06 | 06-07 | 07-08