NASA SPACE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES – FALL 2026 (NSTGRO26)
ID: 361046Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

NASA Headquarters (NASA-HQ)

Award Range

$0 - $84K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361046

Additional Information

https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZTR001N-26NSTGRO_B6
Timeline
    Description

    NASA Headquarters is offering the NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO) for Fall 2026, aimed at sponsoring graduate student research that contributes to innovative space technologies. This grant opportunity is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in relevant disciplines at accredited U.S. universities, with proposals required to address high-priority technical research areas outlined in the solicitation. The program is designed to enhance academic research capabilities while fostering collaboration with NASA researchers, with a total of 35 awards anticipated, each ranging from $0 to $84,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the NSPIRES system by 6 PM ET on January 29, 2026, and inquiries can be directed to Matthew Deans at hq-nstgro-call@mail.nasa.gov.

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    hq-nstgro-call@mail.nasa.gov
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