Summary

The New Investigators Program is designed to strengthen North Carolina’s aerospace-related research infrastructure by providing startup funding to early career university faculty who are conducting research that is directly aligned with NASA’s Strategic Framework.

NC Space Grant anticipates making 4 to 6 awards of up to $25,000 with a period of performance of 24 months (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012). Awards require a 50% cost-match of non-federal funds to awarded funds. In other words, if $25,000 is requested from the NC Space Grant, then $12,500 must be provided as cost-match. Facilities and Administrative (F&A, or overhead) costs are not allowed.

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 U.S. citizens. Permanent residents, foreign nationals and resident aliens may apply for funding but with budget restrictions (see Program Announcement).

NC Space Grant encourages proposals from females, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities. Submission is limited to one proposal per investigator; an investigator may receive only one NC Space New Investigations program award.

Time Line

	Program Announcement		Download PDF Announcement
	Proposal Submission and Deadline	The 2010 Application Period has closed.
	Original Hardcopy Submission and Deadline	The original proposal with all required university signatures must arrive at NC Space Grant by March 1, 2010. 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, 2010
	Awards Begin	July 1, 2010*
		*contingent upon NC Space Grant receipt of NASA funding

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