Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology

NASA is seeking proposals for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to the Science Mission Directorate's science, technology, and exploration goals.

NASA


General
Open
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Jul 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Jul 10, 2025 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) seeks proposals for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to the Science Mission Directorate's science, technology, and exploration goals. Proposals are due July 14, 2026. An optional, pre-proposal webinar for all potential proposers will occur May 28 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

Classification Codes
NAICS927110Space Research and Technology
PSCAR21SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS - BASIC RESEARCH
Smart Codes
graduate student researchspace scienceearth science
Timeline
Jul 10, 2025 12:00 PM-Posted Date
May 28, 2026 12:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Webinar (optional)
Webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern Time; details to be provided.
Jul 14, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
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