Fluid Dynamics Research at the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth (NSF-ISS)

Post Date

December 10th 2015

Application Due Date

March 7th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

16-518

CFDA Number(s)

43.007
47.041

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Eligibility Categories

Other

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -Universities and Colleges - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic in - GOALI proposals, where academe and industry partner on a research project, are encouraged(see GOALI requirements at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf12513/nsf12513.htm). CASIS strongly encourages all potential proposers to consider industry collaboration. *Who May Serve as PI: The PI(s) must be eligible to submit NSF proposals, as described in the Grant Proposal Guide. Projects can be collaborative and collaborations with industry and relevant costs for their participation are allowed.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1800000

• Award Range:

  $300000 - $None

Grant Description

The Division of Chemical, Bioengineering and Environmental Transport (CBET) in the Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is partnering with The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) to solicit research projects in the general field of fluid dynamics that can utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab to conduct research that will benefit life on Earth. U.S. entities including academic investigators, non-profit independent research labs and academic-commercial teams are eligible to apply.

Contact Information

• Agency

  National Science Foundation

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

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• Agency Email Address:

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• More Information:

  NSF Publication 16-518