Solicitation (Application) Number: NNH25ZDA009L
Released: February 13, 2025
Pre-application Virtual Information Session: 2 PM Eastern Time February 20, 2025
Applications Due: April 7, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Applicants Notified of Selection or Declination: No later than May 19, 2025 (estimate)
Participant Acceptance Deadline: June 2, 2025
The workshop will be held during the summer of 2025.
NASASMD, the University of Arizona, the University of Michigan, NASAARC, NASAGSFC, JPL, and the Heising-Simons Foundation will host the PI Launchpad to guide participants through ways to turn their science question into a mission concept. Participants will go step-by-step through the process of developing a science case, defining requirements, building a team, securing partnerships, and obtaining support from the home institution. Participants will also have time for networking and personal reflection as they mature their mission concepts.
The workshop will be hosted by ARC at its Building 3 Conference Center. Information on this space can be found here: https://www.nasa.gov/nacc/ and here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/nasa-exchange-lodge-mountain-view-2. The workshop will provide ground transportation and additional resources as needed to ensure all participants have equal access to the workshop. Any questions about reasonable accommodations (RA) may be directed to Ms. Melody Dryer, Ames Equal Opportunity Specialist/Reasonable Accommodation Manager, at melody.a.dryer[at]nasa.gov.