NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  1. Funding Deadline: New Frontiers 2009 Proposals Due


    When July 31, 2009 (Fri)
    Where Washington, DC

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    Notice of intent to propose are due June 12, 2009 and proposals are due by July 31, 2009

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is releasing a NASA Announcement of Opportunity (NNH09ZDA007O), New Frontiers 2009. NASA expects to select up to three New Frontiers mission proposals for a 10 month Phase A study. Following evaluation of Phase A reports, NASA expects to approve one New Frontiers mission to...

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  2. Funding Deadline: Opportunities in Education and Public Outreach for Earth and Space Science (EPOESS)


    When July 1, 2009 (Wed)
    Where

    NASA’s Science Mission Directorate has a portfolio of investments (E/PO project activities) in Higher Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Informal Education, and Outreach. It is a major contributor to the overall NASA education and outreach effort through development and dissemination of new educational and outreach products that utilize SMD science discoveries and by providing opportunities for students and educators, citizen scientists, and the public to engage in authentic experiences working with our data and our research communities....

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  3. Funding Deadline: New Frontiers 2009 Intent to Propose Due


    When June 12, 2009 (Fri)
    Where Washington, DC

    NNH09ZDA007O
    Notice of intent to propose are due June 12, 2009 and proposals are due by July 31, 2009

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is releasing a NASA Announcement of Opportunity (NNH09ZDA007O), New Frontiers 2009. NASA expects to select up to three New Frontiers mission proposals for a 10 month Phase A study. Following evaluation of Phase A reports, NASA expects to approve one New Frontiers mission to...

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  4. Funding Deadline: New Martian Chemistry Workshop


    When May 26, 2009 (Tue)
    Where Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts

    The abstract deadline for The New Martian Chemistry Workshop, which will be held July 27-28, 2009, at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, has been extended for one week.

    The new abstract deadline is TUESDAY, MAY 26, at 5:00 p.m. CDT (U.S. Central Daylight Time).

    To learn more about the workshop, register, or submit an abstract, visit the workshop website:

    http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/marschem2009

  5. Funding Deadline: Field Science Analog Testing Opportunity


    When May 11, 2009 (Mon)
    Where

    The focus of this program will be on engaging field scientists (supported by the NASA Science Mission Directorate) within NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) field campaigns to provide high fidelity field testing of hardware and operations to optimize future human scientific exploration of the Moon and Mars.

    A goal of this program is to test operations and systems for human lunar exploration to help optimize scientific investigations. NASA is in need of data to support surface...

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  6. Funding Deadline: NASA's 21st Annual Planetary Science Summer School Applications


    When May 1, 2009 (Fri)
    Where Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA

    NASA is accepting applications from science and engineering post-docs, recent PhDs, and doctoral students for its 21st Annual Planetary Science Summer School, which will hold two separate sessions this summer (20-24 July and 3-7 August) at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. During the program, student teams will carry out the equivalent of an early mission concept study, prepare a proposal authorization review presentation, present it to a review board, and receive feedback. At the end of the...

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  7. Funding Deadline: 2009 Santander Summer School: NAI Scholarship Deadline Extended to April 24th


    When April 24, 2009 (Fri)
    Where Spain

    Location: Palacio de Magdalena, Santander, Cantabria, Spain
    Dates: June 22-26, 2009

    The NAI has extended the deadline for applications to the annual Summer School sponsored by the NAI and the Centro de Astrobiologia (CAB) at Santander on Spain’s Cantabrian coast. The topic of the School this year is “Earth’s Extremophiles and Extraterrestrial Habitability.” Lecturers include John Baross of the School of Oceanography, University of Washington; Michael Madigan of the Department of Microbiology, Southern Illinois University, and Ricardo Amils...

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  8. Funding Deadline: Astrobiology Laboratory Institute for Instructors (ALI’I) Applications Due


    When March 27, 2009 (Fri)
    Where Hawaii

    Investigating Astrobiology Research Topics Through Scientific Inquiry
    July 6 – 11, 2009
    Application Form: http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/UHNAI/epo/alii-appform.cfm
    Deadline – March 27, 2009

    This workshop, designed for secondary science teachers, will emphasize lectures and activities led by scientists, state-of-the-art lab tours, and professional development with the use of learning cycles for concept development. Teachers will review and do activities from the Voyages Through Time curriculum, and other NASA materials aligned with 2061 Benchmarks. Registration fee is $50. Two University of Hawai’i graduate education...

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  9. Funding Deadline: The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology 2009


    When February 1, 2009 (Sun)
    Where

  10. Funding Deadline: The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology 2008


    When February 15, 2008 (Fri)
    Where

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