Summary
Funding is available from New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC) and New Mexico NASA EPSCoR for faculty and staff from affiliate organizations to receive support for research, education, or public service programs. This program is structured to provide New Mexicans funding to expand space related research, education, and public service in New Mexico. This award supports the goals and objectives of the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium Strategic Plan.

• New Mexico NASA EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development and NMSGC Research Enhancement Program is expected to make awards for up to $50,000. The programs are designed to provide seed funding to faculty who are striving to conduct research that is directly aligned with NASA Mission Directorates and NASA Field Centers. The purpose of the programs are to build the core strength needed to develop competitive research and technology development methods and activities for the solution of scientific and technical problems of importance to NASA. Projects must develop collaborative activities with NASA Field Centers and Mission Directorates and have the potential for non-EPSCoR follow-on funding. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

•The Education Enhancement Program is intended to increase interest and learning, within the education systems, in the areas of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, using the challenges of NASA’s mission directorates. The overall goal for this program is to develop courses and curriculum, including capstone design courses for undergraduate students majoring in science, engineering, or technology disciplines; focus on involving women, under-represented groups, and persons with disabilities in all aspects of education, including fellowship awards, curriculum development, and degree programs in scientific, engineering and technical fields; develop instructional technology, technology transfer, and other technological courses that use emerging NASA developed technology; develop programs which will enhance or improve student retention and achievement. Funding is available for up to $15,000.

• The Public Service Enhancement Program is designed to facilitate the appreciation and knowledge of aero/space-related issues of the general population of New Mexico. Funding is available for up to $5,000.

• Travel grants are available to encourage faculty to explore and develop connections and collaborations with NASA researchers at Centers and other NASA-supported research facilities.

• Capstone design courses will be supported which integrate NASA’s mission challenges and have a focus relevant to the future of space exploration including spacecraft, propulsion, lunar and planetary surface systems, and ground operations. Typical support includes $2,500 for project supplies and student team travel. Course projects must support NASA approved projects listed at: http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/ESMDspacegrant/

Eligibility
Competition is open to individuals at NMSGC affiliate institutions. Submission is limited to one proposal per individual. NMSGC encourages the participation of any PI who is female, a member of a minority group, or a person with a disability.