Calling all TCUs, NASNTIs and ANNHs - MAIANSE CONNECT 

Deadline Approaching: February 15^th, 2022

NASA OSTEM’s MUREP for American Indian and Alaska Native STEM Engagement CONNECTing Indigenous Culture and Science Through Co-design of STEM Ecosystems (MAIANSE CONNECT) solicits proposals from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTIs), and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHs), as identified by the U.S. Department of Education, to develop STEM ecosystems through the creation of co-designed STEM engagement activities with a focus on weaving NASA unique assets with community needs and partnerships.  

1. A recording of the pre-proposal teleconference with more information is available at the MAIANSE CONNECT landing page in NSPIRES.
2. For general inquiries, contact: MAIANSE-CONNECT@nasaprs.com and check the FAQ page for more information.
3. We encourage you to please share any relevant funding opportunities broadly with your own networks via posting on websites, forwarding this newsletter or whichever method you deem a successful way to share this information. 

Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES)-2021 Amendments Released!   

Here are a few highlights; be sure to bookmark this website for more updates on ROSES opportunities.   

1. Amendment 52: A.49 Earth Science Applications: Equity and Environmental Justice. The NASA Earth Science Division (ESD) solicits proposals to advance progress on equity and environmental justice (EEJ) domestically through the application of Earth science, geospatial, and socioeconomic information. This solicitation includes three elements: 1) Landscape analyses, 2) Community-based feasibility projects, and 3) Data integration projects that combine Earth science information and socioeconomic datasets. Notices of Intent to propose are not requested and proposals are due March 18, 2022. The next pre-proposal teleconference planned will be February 17, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time, on a no-advance-reservation, first-to-dial-in basis. Questions and agenda suggestions may be sent to Nancy.D.Searby@nasa.gov. Teleconference information will be listed on the NSPIRES web page for this program element. 
2. Amendment 56: A.51 Increasing Participation of Minority Serving Institutions in Earth Science Division Surface-Based Measurement Networks. In addition to providing useful data, surface-based measurement networks also provide an opportunity to engage directly with those who are making the measurements and utilizing them for local, regional, and/or global studies. As part of NASA’s ongoing efforts to increase the diversity of its investigator community and to provide opportunities for those who have not traditionally been part of that community to become full participants in it, NASA is looking to enhance the participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in these networks. Notices of Intent to propose are requested by February 9, 2022, and proposals are due March 16, 2022. For more information, visit the NSPIRES posting and direct your questions to Barry Lefer at Barry.Lefer@nasa.gov. 
3. Amendment 49: D.10 Tess General Investigator Program Cycle 5. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) General Investigator (GI) Program solicits proposals for the acquisition and analysis of new scientific data from the TESS mission. Additionally, proposals that support the acquisition and analysis of scientific data from ground-based telescopes are solicited. Such ground-based measurements must directly support the analysis and/or interpretation of TESS scientific data. Proposals will be submitted in two stages, with Phase-1 focusing on the science goals and observation parameters. Selected Phase-1 proposers will be invited to submit a budget for Phase 2. Phase-1 proposals must be submitted by 4:30 pm Eastern time on March 18, 2022, via the Astrophysics Research Knowledgebase Remote Proposal System website. 

Call for Proposals for the Future Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology!

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities for research grants to begin in the 2022-23 academic year. Each proposal must identify a master’s or doctoral degree student participant in eligible Earth and space sciences as the future investigator. Projects may propose up to a three-year period of performance. Proposal deadline is February 11, 2022. Visit the website for details and proposal requirements then email HQ-FINESST@mail.nasa.gov with any questions.

Help us help you celebrate the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope in July 2022! 

Help bring your community into this historic moment in our common exploration of the wider universe through the Webb Community Events. NASA’s vision for the Community Events is to create and nurture generations of science enthusiasts, including underserved audiences, through long-term, meaningful engagement with Webb’s discoveries. NASA will support events of all types and sizes (in-person, virtual, hybrid) hosted by community organizations and institutions like yours. Events can be held through the summer and fall of this year and will be supported with training sessions for hosts, virtual Subject Matter Expert panels, event & media support materials, STEM activities & digital resources, and print materials & handouts. Our goal is that with your help, Webb’s first images will captivate and inspire a new generation of space science enthusiasts, and reach a broader, more diverse audience than ever before. Learn more about the initiative and apply to be an official Webb Community Event host here. The deadline for applications is Feb. 25, 2022.   

Proposals to Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) due February 11^th

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is soliciting proposals for U.S. graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to SMD's science, technology, and exploration goals identified and funded by the Astrophysics, Biological and Physical Science, Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Science Engagement and Partnerships Divisions. For more information on this opportunity, visit the FINESST NSPIRES page to view the recent teleconference recording and further details. Proposals are due on February 11, 2022. Email your questions to HQ-FINESST@mail.nasa.gov.  

NASA Aeronautics University Student Research Challenge Proposals Due February 24^th! 

NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate and the Space Grant Office seek proposals for new ideas/concepts relevant to NASA aeronautics. Selected teams will receive grants for their projects and be responsible for raising a modest amount of cost-share funds through a crowdfunding platform. The process of creating and preparing a crowdfunding campaign acts as a teaching accelerator, requiring students to develop entrepreneurial skills. Visit the NSPIRES website for more information and contact HQ-USRC@mail.nasa.gov with any questions. 

Summer and Fall 2022 NASA Internship Applications Now Open! 

As a NASA intern, students will work with leading experts and gain valuable experience as they participate in research and mission projects. Summer applications are due March 4^th with accepted interns beginning June 6^th. Fall applications are due July 8^th with accepted interns beginning August 29^th. Share the “5 Misconceptions about Applying for a NASA Internship” with students undecided about applying. For more information and to submit your application, visit the NASA Internship Program’s website.