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Requests for Proposals

The Alaska Space Grant Program requests proposals for projects that will enhance the capabilities within Alaska for teaching, research, and educational outreach in aerospace-related disciplines. Proposals are now being accepted in the following categories:

ASGP Research Initiation Grants - These grants are intended to provide seed funding to develop new research programs in areas that will complement the established aerospace-related research programs at UAF and/or the student rocket program.

ASGP Curriculum Development Grants - These grants are intended to provide seed funding for the development or expansion of the aerospace-related curriculum within either the university or the K-12 education system within Alaska.

ASGP Classroom Materials Grants - These grants are intended to provide funding for the acquisition of aerospace-related materials for use in K-12 classrooms.

ASGP Student Fellowships/Scholarships - These grants are intended to encourage students to pursue aerospace-related research projects at UAF.

 

The NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program was authorized by Congress in 1989 to pursue the following goals: ".... to (1) establish a national network of universities with interests and capabilities in aeronautics, space, and related fields;  (2) encourage cooperative programs among universities, aerospace industry, and federal, state, and local governments; (3) encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public-service programs related to aerospace, (4) recruit and train professionals, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities for careers in aerospace science and technology; and (5) promote a strong science,  mathematics, and technology education base from elementary through university levels".  The Alaska Space Grant Program was established in March 1991 to pursue these goals within Alaska.

This announcement requests proposals for Research Initiation Grants, Curriculum Development Grants, Classroom Materials Grants, and Student Fellowships/Scholarships. Short written proposals (maximum of 5 pages) should be submitted to the Alaska Space Grant Program Office by March 3, 2000.   The format required for each type of proposal is described in the following guidelines.

All proposals will be reviewed by the ASGP Board of Directors, or by a panel appointed by the Board.  Selections will be based on both the quality of the proposal and its potential for enhancing aerospace capabilities within Alaska.  Selections will be made by June 1, 1999, with funding to be available immediately thereafter subject to the availability of funds from the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. For further information or clarification, please contact the Alaska Space Grant Program Office.

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