Alaska Space Grant Program Graduate Research Program For students majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (stem) field



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Alaska Space Grant Program
Graduate Research Program





For students majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field.

Application and Instructions



Space is not just for Astronauts!

Consortium Membership listed at:

http://spacegrant.alaska.edu

Alaska Space Grant Program Headquarters Office

University of Alaska Fairbanks

207 Duckering Bldg

PO Box 755919

Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-5919

Phone: (907) 474-6833



rblees@alaska.edu

Alaska Space Grant Graduate Research Program Summary
The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP), a participant in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, invites applications from U. S. citizens for graduate research grants. These stipends are offered to graduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields. Preference is given to projects directly related to NASA’s interests. Awards available under this announcement are limited to graduate students attending Alaska institutions of higher education.
While all qualified students are encouraged to apply, women and individuals from underrepresented groups, specifically, Alaska Natives, Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, and persons with disabilities are strongly encourage to apply.
Students are required to identify a faculty mentor with whom they intend to work and who is available to write a letter of collaboration. The mentor must provide a letter of collaboration agreeing to serve in the capacity of mentor for the duration of the award and must provide 1:1 non-federal match. Please provide any potential mentors the “Letter to Potential Mentors” available on the Alaska Space Grant website. The letter of collaboration from a faculty mentor must address the items discussed in this letter.


Dates | Deadlines


  • Application Deadline: December 1

All application materials, including supporting documentation, must be received at the ASGP office by the stated deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

  • Award Announcement: January 15

Applicants will be notified of award decisions by email. The awards will be made through the faculty mentors business office.


Eligibility and U.S. Citizenship Requirement


Grants are open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Enrolled at an Alaskan institution of higher education during the period of the award.

  • Good academic standing

  • U.S. Citizen

Review | Selection Process


The ASGP office evaluates the eligibility of all applications received. Qualified applications are reviewed by a statewide committee which makes recommendations for funding to the ASGP Director based on the quality of the applications as reflected in the review criteria. The final award decision will be at the discretion of the ASGP Director. Preference may be given to women and individuals from under-represented groups.

Review Criteria


Applications are ranked based on the following criteria:

  • Proposed project merit

  • Relevance to NASA

  • Strength of recommendations

Other Requirements


Award recipients agree to:



  • Notify ASGP of any changes in mailing address, e-mail address, or telephone number for purposes of progress reports.

  • At the end of the grant period, the student must submit a final project report to the ASGP office. This report must be submitted by May 1 following the end of the grant period. A report template will be provided. The report should detail

    • What were the major goals and objectives of the project?

    • What was accomplished under these goals?

    • Significant results, including major findings, developments, or conclusions (positive and negative)

    • List of research success as measured by awards and honors, presentations and papers published, proposals submitted. Provide detailed citations where available.

  • Additional survey/questionnaire documents will be sent periodically to student awardees via email to conduct longitudinal tracking of students supported by ASGP funding. The longitudinal tracking survey/questionnaire in an on-line document and the email message sent to the student will give instruction on how to access it.

  • Grant permission to release and/or publish requested recipient information to NASA or other appropriate parties.

  • Students will be required to give a presentation of their research project at the Alaska Space Grant/NASA EPSCoR Education and Research Symposium.

  • Acknowledge Alaska Space Grant Program support in any presentations or publications that the student develops as a result of his/her Space Grant-supported research project. This acknowledgement should state that: "This material is based in part upon work supported by the Alaska Space Grant Program.”



Funding


Awards are subject to availability of NASA funding.
For More Information

Contact Rebecca Lees at rblees@alaska.edu or by phone at (907) 474-6833


Graduate Research Research Program
Graduate Research grants of up to $15,000 (Total Direct Costs) will be awarded through a competitive process. Grants are open to new and continuing students to support research projects fostering the vision of NASA by encouraging career goals in STEM disciplines, strengthening the nation’s STEM workforce and engaging Americans in NASA’s mission. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions. Women, under-represented minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Students are required to identify a faculty mentor with whom they intend to work and who is available to write a letter of collaboration. The mentor must provide a letter of collaboration agreeing to serve in the capacity of mentor for the duration of the award. Please provide any potential mentors the “Letter to Potential Mentors” available on the Alaska Space Grant website. The letter of collaboration from a faculty mentor must address the items discussed in this letter.

In the letter of collaboration, the mentor must outline his/her expectations of and responsibilities to the student. The mentor must also address how they will provide non-federal matching funds of up to the request budget.


Period of Performance

The period of performance of this award will be February 1 to May 1 of the following year.



Application Procedure





  1. Complete all sections of the Application Form

The application is available in an electronic format (MS Word) and can be accessed from the ASGP website at: http://spacegrant.alaska.edu/student/grad. If you are unable to access the form electronically, or would like to request a paper copy, contact the Alaska Space Grant office. Please allow one week for delivery of forms.



  1. Compile a single pdf document containing the following items in the order given:

  • Application Form: Fill out the attached application form.

  • Match Authorization: Faculty must supply an appropriate match authorization signed by a cognizant institutional official.

  • Budget: Complete the budget form provided. If awarded a specific fund/org will be provided. You must budget one trip to the Annual Alaska Space Grant/ NASA EPSCoR Research and Education Symposium held spring in Alaska. This award may not be used to augment an existing stipend. This award may not be used to purchase equipment or for foreign travel.

  • Project Description (maximum 3 pages): Clearly state the purpose, goals, SMART objectives (including targets and metrics) and significance of the project, the approach to be used to achieve the objectives, and the specific outcomes expected. Detail how this project aligns with the goals of one or more NASA Directorates or Centers.

  • Letter of Collaboration from Mentor: Letter from your faculty mentor who intends to mentor you in completion of your research project. This letter should indicate the agreement of the mentor to serve in this capacity for the duration of the award as well as his/her expectations and responsibilities for the research activity you wish to pursue.

  • If applying for continuation funds, a report on progress during the current project is required. The report should describe your activities during the current time period and an evaluation of the successful and unsuccessful components of the project. Documentation of any papers, presentations, announcements, new articles, and press releases relating to the existing project should be included in an appendix.




  1. Submit ONE compiled pdf file of the completed application packet

By email

rblees@alaska.edu

Subject: Graduate Research Grant Application





Alaska Space Grant Program
Application

Graduate Research Program

For dates, deadlines, and other relevant forms, refer to http://spacegrant.alaska.edu/student/grad

Name

(Last, First, Middle):     
 female

 male


Student ID #

     

Local Address

Street:     
Telephone:

     

City:      

State:     

Zip:     

 cell  work  home  parents

Permanent Address

Street:     
Email Address:

     

City:      

State:     

Zip:     

Date of Birth:      

Ethnic Identity (Voluntary, however if selected this information is required for NASA demographic study.)

 Asian       (specify ethnic group)

 White, Non-Hispanic

 Other       (specify ethnic group)

 Pacific Is       (specify ethnic group)

 Black, Non-Hispanic

 Decline to respond




 Hispanic       (specify ethnic group)

 American Indian or Alaska Native       (specify tribal affiliation)

Disability:  I do not have a disability  I do not wish to identify my disability status
 Hearing  Vision  Missing Extremities  Paralysis  Other Impairments
 I have a disability, but it is not listed       (specify if not listed)

 U.S. Citizenship (Required)
Have you served in the United States Military?  Yes  No

Class Standing:  M.S.  Ph.D
Expected graduation date (mm/yyyy):      

School Attending:      Campus:     

Academic Major:      

GPA:      

High School Attended:      

If a transfer student School transferred from:      

Honors, awards, and other scholarships:

     

Enrollment Verification (provide contact person for the department of your academic major, i.e. Department Head, Chair or Dean)

Name:       Dept:      

Phone:       Street:      

Email:       City:       State:       Zip:     

Applicant’s Certification

I certify that all information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also authorize release of information as described in the program guidelines. I understand that submitting false information will disqualify me from scholarship consideration.


Signature:______________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________


Alaska Space Grant Program

Graduate Research Grant Budget
Title of Proposed Project:

Graduate Student:

Faculty Mentor:

Institution:


Proposed Budget




ASGP Funds

Institutional Match

A. Salaries:







  1. Senior Personnel*

$

$

  1. Other Personnel*

$

$

  1. Student Stipend*

$

$

  1. Fringe Benefits

$

$

  1. Subtotal - Salaries

$

$

B. Supportive Expenses:







  1. Travel

$

$

  1. Supplies

$

$

  1. Other Expenses (identify)







    1. _________________

$

$

    1. _________________

$

$

  1. Subtotal - Expenses

$

$

C. Total Direct Costs

$

$

D. Indirect Costs (50.5% F&A)**

$

$

E. Total Project Costs

$

$

* Please list all personnel (senior, other, student) individually by name. Add rows to the table as needed.



** Awards to non-UA students will be provided as a subaward with F&A being retained at UA. 1:1 match must still be for the Total Project Costs including F&A.


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