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Jul 11, 2016 - NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) features ... Technology Research Institutes (STRI) Appendix, STMD is seeking to ...
NASA - Space Technology Research Institutes Sponsor:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Program Title: Space Technology Research Institutes Appendix Maximum Award Amount:

$15,000,000

JHU Nomination Limit: 2; 1 per topic area For More Detailed Information: NASA STRI

Deadlines: Internal Deadline: July 11, 2016 LOI Deadline: July 14, 2016* Sponsor Deadline: July 28, 2016* *Sponsor dates are subject to change

Opportunity Summary NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) features multiple programs engaged in ground-breaking work with university researchers, most notably the Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program. With this Space Technology Research Institutes (STRI) Appendix, STMD is seeking to complement the individual research grants and project opportunities already offered in STMD programs with the addition of larger, multi-disciplinary, university-led research efforts The research institutes resulting from this Appendix will focus on R&D within particular technology areas of strong interest to NASA, other government agencies, and the commercial space sector. STMD is soliciting STRIs in two technology areas: 1. Bio-Manufacturing for Deep Space Exploration and 2. Computationally Accelerated Materials Development for Ultra High Strength Lightweight Structures. The topic area descriptions (found here) are intended to identify the broad areas of interest to NASA; STRIs will be limited to these specific topic areas. The topic descriptions are intentionally broad, and offerors are encouraged to define as rich and bold a research program as possible to advance the goals of their topic. *Information for this opportunity is subject to change, as NASA has only released a draft of this solicitation. Updates will be given via the Weekly Digest if necessary.*

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An individual may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on only one proposal and may not participate as PI or Co-Investigator (Co-I) on any other proposals submitted to this Appendix. The PI on the proposal – the Institute Director – will be responsible for the overall technical vision and leadership of the STRI. Teaming among accredited U.S. universities is required, with a minimum of three participant universities (including the lead university), each receiving at least 15% of the overall institute budget. Please see solicitation for additional eligibility requirements.

Internal Nomination Process: Interested applicants should send the following documents in sequence in one PDF to [email protected] no later than 4 p.m. on July 11, 2016: 1. JHU Limited Submission Cover Sheet 2. Abstract (one page, double-spaced) 3. Proposal (maximum of four pages of text only, single spaced: 12-pt font and one-inch margins) (Note: figures, tables, and other reference material may be included in addition to the 4 pg. text limit) 4. Curriculum Vitae of investigator, including current external research support and publications 5. Budget (two pages maximum) 6. Letter of Recommendation from the Department Chair/Director. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted separately to [email protected] stating the applicant’s name in the subject line. Each applicant should expect to receive a confirmation of receipt of their materials. Applicants not receiving an acknowledgement, or having any questions, should contact Brittany McMahon via [email protected].