NCSGC Higher Education
Incentives Program
2005-2006

Deadline: February 15, 2005

The North Carolina Space Grant Consortium invites proposals for value-added, higher education teaching/training projects that involve a space-related discipline or interdisciplinary field of interest to NASA. This is a seed-grant program for graduate or undergraduate education projects that support innovative ideas on how to increase the space content of university offerings. Applicants may request funding up to $2,000* the maximum award per project All award recipients must submit a final report and will be expected to participate in the annual NC Space Grant Conference.

*Award amount subject to availability of funds.
Previous recipients: 2005-2006 - 2004-05 - 2003-04 - 2002-03 - 2000-01 - 1998-99

Eligibility

All NC Space Grant member universities are eligible to participate. Proposals that involve industry or another university are encouraged. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to:

• Visiting or guest lecturers
• Development of a new course or restructuring of an existing course
• Any educational project intended for education and/or training of undergraduate or graduate students with an emphasis on faculty enhancement and curriculum development.

Submission Requirements

Proposals can now be submitted online through the online application process (see link below). Proposals must be submitted by a faculty member.* The proposed activities should be conducted by faculty and/or students. Programs should have an emphasis on a space-related discipline or interdisciplinary field of interest to NASA. The proposal should be no more than 1500 words and include the following items:

• Title of Program/Project
  
  
• Purpose - Include audience and educational objectives
  
  
• Method - What activity(s) will be included
  
  
• Results - Describe your anticipated value-added benefits, including a brief evaluation plan and how the program will be continued after NC Space Grant funds are no longer available
  
  
• Cost-Match - A one-to-one cost-match is required for all proposals.
  
  
• Budget - Include a detailed budget for the Space Grant and Cost-Match funds. Note that funds received from the NC Space Grant Consortium can not be used for the purchase of equipment.
  (Note: Student support taxable income).
  
  
• Personnel - Include brief qualifications for key personnel.

* Click here to begin the application process *

For additional information, please contact:
Jean Page, Program Manager
Phone 919.515.5937/4240
Fax: 515-5934
E-Mail: jmpage2@eos.ncsu.edu