Alaska Space Grant Program Grants Format

Deadline: TBA

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.

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 the TBA deadline.  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 a to be determined date, with funding to be available after a to be announced datesubject 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:

Description

The Alaska Space Grant Program will award several Graduate Student Fellowships and Undergraduate Student Scholarships on a competitive basis for the  2000-2001 academic year subject to the availability of funds. Funding from these awards will be available for a one-year period beginning on May 1, 2000. The size of the award will be commensurate with the scope of the proposed project, although the majority of awards will be less than $5000. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to participate in aerospace research projects and pursue aerospace careers. Applicants must identify a faculty mentor who is willing to supervise the proposed aerospace research project, and work with that faculty member to develop a proposal to the Alaska Space Grant Program. However, the student applicant must write the proposal.

Eligibility

All students that are enrolled or admitted for study at UAF are eligible to apply.

Proposal Format

Proposals should be concise (maximum of 5 pages) and contain the following sections:
1.  Proposed Activities - Include: (1) a clear statement of the objective of the proposed project, and (2) a detailed outline of the proposed activities that would be undertaken during the one-year period of this grant.
2. Budget - Include an itemized budget that justifies the need for the requested funds. Foreign travel or the acquisition of non-expendable equipment is not permitted with funding from the NASA Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
3. Evaluation Guidelines - Establish a set of guidelines by which the success or failure of the proposed project can be judged. At the end of the one-year funding period, grant recipients are required to submit a final report that assesses the success of the project in terms of these self-imposed guidelines.

The proposal should be submitted together with the following materials:
• Cover letter describing applicant's career goals and space-related interests
• Recommendation letter from the faculty advisor that will supervise applicant's research
• Recommendation letters from two additional references
• Transcript of grades
• Resume

Due Date

Proposals may be submitted to the ASGP Office (Duckering Bldg. Rm. 225) by either email (fyspace@uaf.edu), hardcopy, or fax (907-474-5135). One copy of the proposal must be received by March 3, 2000 for priority consideration. In exceptional cases where unique research opportunities emerge after this deadline, additional proposals will be considered on a case by case basis contingent on the availability of funds.

Mailing Address:
Alaska Space Grant Program Office
Duckering Building, Room 225
University of Alaska Fairbanks
P.O. Box 755919
Fairbanks, AK  99775-5919