NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium Fall 2016 Call for Proposals
The following is a summary of awards that will be issued during our Fall 2016 awards cycle. To complete an application please visit our Forms page. (Please note, our RFP and applications for our Fall 2016 Call will be updated by July 15, 2016.)
| Award | Audience | Anticipated Number of Awards |
Award Amount |
Due Date | Awards Announced |
| Research | Faculty | 3 | up to $10,000 | September 13, 2016 | October 14, 2016 |
| STEM Education Research | Faculty | 1 | up to $4,000 | September 13, 2016 | October 14, 2016 |
| STEM Education Programming | Faculty | 2 | up to $2,000 | September 13, 2016 | October 14, 2016 |
| Travel Grant | Faculty | 5 | up to $1,000 | September 13, 2016 | October 14, 2016 |
| Community College Quadcopter Challenge | Faculty and student (community college) | 5 teams | up to $8,000 ($2,000 faculty, $1,000 student [up to 5], $1,000 supplies) |
October 25, 2016 | November 22, 2016 |
Grants
RESEARCH
Research Grants provide the opportunity for faculty of consortium institutions to work on novel research projects involving NASA centers, the aerospace industry, or other fields that are of interest to NASA and their strategic enterprises. (NASA restricts research grants to U.S. Citizens.)
STEM EDUCATION RESEARCH
Successful applicants will show a plan to carry out research in the are of STEM education. This research may include, but is not limited to, K-12 or higher education STEM curriculum development, K-12 or higher education STEM education outcomes, or STEM education outreach programs. (NASA restricts research grants to U.S. Citizens.)
STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Successful applicants will show a plan to undertake and complete programming related to STEM education. Funding may be used to support one-time or repeated initiatives that collaborate with other educational, industrial, or institutional partners to educate and increase exposure of students to STEM. (NASA restricts research funds to U.S. Citizens.)
TRAVEL
Eligible faculty from a Consortium university/college may apply for a travel grant to visit NASA centers to use unique facilities or present their NASA-related work at professional meetings. (NASA restricts travel funds to U.S. Citizens for domestic travel.)
Design
COMMUNITY COLLEGE QUADCOPTER CHALLENGE
Community college students, in collaboration with a faculty advisor, use a quadcopter in a competition/challenge. Each team is required to significantly modify their quadcopter kits in order to mount sensors, actuators, and electronics necessary for the challenge.
Applications and further information about NASA CTSGC opportunities may be obtained from your university/college NASA CTSGC Campus Director. NASA CTSGC actively encourages women, minorities, and those with disabilities to apply for its grants, scholarships, and internships.