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NSF/CASIS Transport Phenomena Research at the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth

ID: 25-529 • Type: Posted

Description

The Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) and the Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing innovation (CMMI) in the Engineering Directorate (ENG) and the Division of Materials Research (DMR) in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) are partnering with The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS) to solicit research projects in the general fields of fluid dynamics, particulate and multiphase processes, combustion and fire systems, thermal transport processes, nanoscale interactions, manufacturing methods that employ any of those transport phenomena, and resulting metallic materials, metal nanostructures and ceramic materials that can utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab to conduct research that will benefit life on Earth. Only entities that qualify as "U.S. Persons" under 22 U.S. Code 6010, including academic investigators, non-profit independent research laboratories and academic-commercial teams are eligible to submit proposals.

Overview

Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 1/1/25 National Science Foundation posted grant opportunity 25-529 for NSF/CASIS Transport Phenomena Research at the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth with funding of $3.6 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 43.007 Space Operations.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 1, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Jan. 1, 2025, 1:00 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
May 10, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. *Who May Serve as PI: The PI and any Co-PIs must qualify as "U.S. Persons" under 22 U.S. Code §6010: " 'United States person' means any United States citizen or alien admitted for permanent residence in the United States, and any corporation, partnership, or other organization organized under the laws of the United States."

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$3,600,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
National Science Foundation
Contact Email
Email Description
If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above.
Contact Phone
(703) 292-4261
Additional Information
NSF Publication 25-529

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