Topical Workshops, Symposiums, and Conferences (TWSC-24) in Space and Earth Sciences and Technology
Grant Opportunity Analysis
NASA Headquarters has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the "Topical Workshops, Symposiums, and Conferences (TWSC-24) in Space and Earth Sciences and Technology." The initiative aims to support NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) by funding workshops, symposiums, and conferences that contribute to scientific discovery and exploration, aligning with NASA's 2022 Strategic Plan. Proposals can range from small meetings to large events, with funding amounts varying from a few thousand dollars to over $750,000, and participation is open to U.S. organizations, including minority-serving institutions and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. Interested applicants must submit an "Inquiry Email" to receive guidance before submitting a full proposal, with the application deadline set for November 30, 2026. For further details, applicants can contact Mary F. Sladek at mary.f.sladek@nasa.gov or visit the official announcement at https://go.nasa.gov/twsc24nofo.
Eligible Applicants
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the NASA Proposer’s Guide (https://www.nasa.gov/general/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/ - section-2) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non-U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non-U.S. participants. Also reference the Proposer’s Guide for special instructions for proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.