Summary

The New Investigations Program is designed to strengthen the state’s aerospace-related research infrastructure by providing startup funding to university personnel who are conducting research that is directly aligned with NASA’s priorities and who have either yet to become established researchers or are pursuing a significant change in research direction.

NC Space Grant anticipates making 3 to 6 awards of up to $15,000 with a period of performance of 12 months (March 15, 2009 – March 14, 2010. contingent upon NC Space Grant’s receipt of NASA funding). Awards require a 50% cost-match of non-federal funds to awarded funds. In other words, if $15,000 is requested from the NC Space Grant, then $7,500 must be provided as cost-match.

Eligibility

Competition is open to individuals at NC Space Grant member institutions. Individuals must be qualified to serve as a principal investigator at their respective institution and must 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