NASA is in the formulation phase of an unprecedented program to conduct human tended research on commercial suborbital spacecraft.  A major criteria for the Agency's decision to implement this program will be the receipt of high quality science proposals that are responsive to the NRA and RFI calls below.  Proposals are due 5 December 2008.

Details of the program can be found online at:  http://suborbitalex.arc.nasa.gov There are two solicitations related to this activity:

 An RFI (solicitation number NNH008ZDA011L on http://nspires.nasaprs.com).

Funded NASA Research Announcement: Concept Studies for Human Tended Suborbital Science Solicitation: NNH08ZDA001N-HTSS Closes Dec 05, 2008.  http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&so lId={10D431C9-8DB5-3CC2-3261-0BCDF7F6BA0F}&path=open

In order to create and submit a proposal to NASA, you and your institution must be registered with NSPIRES at the following URL:

http://tf.tribes.cc/telfort/px/url/287/nspires.nasaprs.com/external/

Please feel free to send this information to those that you feel would be interested in this opportunity.

Lynn D. Harper
Lead Integrative Studies
Space Portal
NASA Ames Research Center
650-604-4930
FAX 650-604-4666
Lynn.D.Harper@nasa.gov 

AIBS: 2009 Graduate Student Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award    
AIBS is accepting applications for 2009 Graduate Student Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award (EPPLA). This award provides graduate students in the biological sciences with experience in the science policy arena.  The application deadline is February 6, 2009.

NASA NNH08ZDA009O Announcement of Opportunity (AO)    
NASA NNH08ZDA009O Announcement of Opportunity (AO), entitled "Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON)," is being released on September 3, 2008. The AO solicits three independent proposal opportunities for investigations that address the science objectives of the Science Mission Directorate's (SMD) astrobiology, lunar science, and planetary science programs, and the Exploration Science Mission Directorate's (ESMD) fundamental space biology program. The three SALMON opportunities are:

1. Focused Mission of Opportunity (MO) to provide an in-situ dust detector investigation for the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE). Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose due September 24, 2008. Proposals due November 4, 2008.
2. Partner MOs in lunar and planetary science. NOIs due October 15, 2008. Proposals due December 2, 2008.
3. Small complete MOs in astrobiology and fundamental space biology. NOIs due October 15, 2008. Proposals due December 2, 2008.

The full text of the AO and all appendices are available electronically at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/. Direct questions specifically regarding this solicitation to: Dr. Carlos A. Liceaga; Program Executive for Missions of Opportunity; Mail Stop 7F25; NASA; Washington, DC 20546-0001; TEL: (757) 846-5880; E-mail: salmonao@nasa.gov (subject line to read "SALMON AO").

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program    
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program offers fellowships of US $10,000 for women pursuing a PhD/doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.

National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project    
NASA initiated the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, also known as Space Grant, in 1989. Space Grant is a national network of colleges and universities. These institutions are working to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA's aeronautics and space projects by supporting and enhancing science and engineering education, research and public outreach efforts. The Space Grant national network includes over 850 affiliates from universities, colleges, industry, museums, science centers, and state and local agencies. These affiliates belong to one of 52 consortia in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

NSPIRES -- NASA Research Opportunities    
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GrantsNet    
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Graduate Student Research Program (GSRP)    
 The Graduate Student Research Program provides fellowships of up to $30,000 are awarded for one year, and are renewable, based on satisfactory progress and available funding, for a total of three years

SRA International Grants Web    
 

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists and engineers to engage in ongoing NASA research in Aeronautics, Astrobiology, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Exploration Systems, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Space Operations.

* Approximately 60 Fellowships awarded annually
* One-year appointments, renewable up to three years
* Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for certain degree fields and high cost-of-living areas
* Annual travel budget of $8,000
* Financial assistance for relocation
* Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program

Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc Three application deadlines each year: November 1, March 1, and July 1.

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