KY Space Grant Consortium and NASA EPSCoR
Advancing opportunities for NASA research, inclusive STEM engagement & workforce development in Kentucky.
Administered for Kentucky by UK Aerospace Engineering.
** Submit abstracts by Oct 1 to the KAS 2024 Aerospace Research session **
** Open call through Nov 7 for NASA EPSCoR Research Award (RA) pre-proposals **
** Apply for NASA EPSCoR Research Travel funding to visit NASA Centers **
UPDATED: NASA Kentucky Projects 2016-2024 (pdf)
Active and recent projects at KY colleges, universities and affiliates for NASA-aligned research, education & workforce development.
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RFP-24-004: NASA KY EPSCoR Research Award (RA) Pre-Proposals 2024 (pdf) OPEN
RFP-23-001: NASA KY EPSCoR Faculty Research Travel Opportunity (RT) (pdf) OPEN
RFP-24-001: NASA KY Space Grant Consortium Programs 2024 (pdf) CLOSED
RFP-24-002: NASA KY EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) (pdf) CLOSED
RFP-24-003: NASA KY EPSCoR ISS Flight Opportunity (ISS) FY2024 (pdf) CLOSED
RFP-23-005: NASA KY EPSCoR Rapid Response (R3) White Papers 2024 (pdf) CLOSED
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• NASA Kentucky recently hosted an Aerospace Research in Kentucky session at the Kentucky Academy of Science 2023 meeting. Abstracts are available.
• Visit the updated National Space Grant Foundation website to learn about new student opportunities.
• National Council of Space Grant Directors 25th Anniversary Space Grant Book is available online (PDF 25MB). Kentucky Space Grant Consortium featured on pgs. 38-39.
In partnership with NASA’s National Space Grant College & Fellowship Program, the Kentucky Space Grant Consortium provides opportunities in aerospace-related research and education for Kentucky colleges, universities, community colleges, non-profits, and industry affiliates. More information available at NASA Kentucky Space Grant.
Kentucky’s NASA EPSCoR Program provides funding for NASA-related research projects within the state. Any Kentucky institution of higher learning is eligible to apply. More information available at NASA Kentucky EPSCoR.