NASA Kentucky

NASA Kentucky EPSCoR Program

Current Funding Opportunities:
RFP-19-003: NASA KY EPSCoR Research Faculty NASA Travel Opportunity (pdf) OPEN

Recent Opportunities:
RFP-20-003: NASA KY EPSCoR RA 2020-2021 Request for Pre-Proposals (pdf) CLOSED
RFP-20-002: NASA KY EPSCoR RID (pdf) CLOSED
RFP-19-005: NASA KY EPSCoR ISS Opportunity (pdf) CLOSED
RFP-19-006: NASA KY EPSCoR R3 Opportunity (pdf) CLOSED

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NASA Kentucky EPSCoR Program

The NASA KY EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) programs strengthen research capability in the state in areas of importance to NASA and Kentucky by promoting development of research infrastructure, improving capabilities to gain support outside of EPSCoR, and developing partnerships with NASA.

Proposal Resources:

2020 NASA Technology Areas
2021 NASA Research Areas of Interest (pdf)
NASA Proposers Guidebook
NASA KY FAQ – updated 12/7/20

NASA Kentucky EPSCoR Programs support faculty research development with the following programs:

• RA – Research Area
• R3 – Rapid Response Research
• ISS – ISS Flight Opportunities
• RIDG – Research Infrastructure Development
• WCS – Workshop/Conference/Seminar
• FT – Research Faculty Travel Awards

Eligibility for EPSCoR Programs [RIDG, WCS, FT]:

Proposals will be accepted from institutions of higher education in Kentucky. Eligibility is not limited to NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium Affiliate Institutions. US Citizenship is not required. Reporting on current and prior awards must be up to date to be eligible for funding.

Reporting Requirements:

NASA KY will provide Principal Investigators (PIs) with a reporting template for each award. PIs are required to report research productivity and students supported via: 1) Progress reports during the award period, 2) Final Report within 30 days of the end of the award, and 3) Post-award annual update 1 year after project completion. Reporting must be current in order for NASA KY to meet NASA and state annual report cycles. Project reports should be submitted to nasa@uky.edu.

NASA EPSCoR Research Area (RA) Award Program

In addition to the programs above, NASA Kentucky solicits pre-proposals annually and competitively selects one for development into a full proposal to submit to the national NASA EPSCoR RA RFP.

RFP-20-003: NASA KY EPSCoR RA 2020-2021 Request for Pre-Proposals (pdf) CLOSED

The NASA Office of STEM Engagement, in cooperation with NASA Mission Directorates and ten Centers, solicits proposals for the NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Research Area (RA) Award. Each funded NASA EPSCoR RA proposal is expected to establish research activities that will make significant contributions to the strategic research and technology development priorities of one or more of the Mission Directorates and contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology capabilities, higher education, and economic development of the jurisdiction (Kentucky).

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