Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZOA001N 14ECF B1
Apply for NNH14ZOA001N 14ECF B1
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EARLY CAREER FACULTY ECF" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.009 Cross Agency Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 22, 2014 and posted on Jan 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2014 Notices of Intent (not mandatory) are requested by February 14, 2014. Proposals are due on or before March 14, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- (see Description below or Full Announcement for clarification)
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Headquarters released the Early Career Faculty (ECF) opportunity as an appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement called Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2014 (SpaceTech REDDI 2014). The purpose of the ECF appendix is to fund innovative, early stage space technology research that aligns with high priority needs across NASA Mission Directorates, while also helping outstanding new faculty members establish independent, long-term academic research careers in space technology. The program emphasizes the role universities play in combining fundamental research with education and workforce development, spreading new knowledge through graduate students and partnerships with industry, government, and other organizations.
Only accredited U.S. universities may apply, and they must submit proposals on behalf of a single eligible Principal Investigator leading the project. The PI must be an early career, tenure-track Assistant Professor who is untenured at the time of award, and must have earned a Ph.D. on or after January 1, 2007. The PI must also be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (green card holder). A key structural requirement of this opportunity is that the project must be led by one PI with no co-investigators allowed, although collaborators are permitted. Each eligible PI is limited to one submission under this appendix, while universities may submit any number of proposals across different eligible faculty members. NASA also notes a strong interest in broad participation and specifically encourages submissions on behalf of women, individuals from underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities.
Funding is provided through STMDs Space Technology Research Grants Program, and NASA planned to make about five grant awards, with awards expected to begin in fall 2014. The agency makes clear that the final number of awards depends on proposal quality and available funding, and it reserves the right to make no awards if proposals do not meet the bar. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under science and technology research and development, with CFDA number 43.009. The official funding opportunity identifier is NNH14ZOA001N 14ECF B1.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through NSPIRES or Grants.gov by an authorized organizational representative, following the detailed requirements in the parent SpaceTech REDDI 2014 NRA. A notice of intent was requested but not mandatory, with a requested date of February 14, 2014, and full proposals due by March 14, 2014. NASA advised applicants to register early in NSPIRES and submit well before the deadline to avoid system or registration delays. For questions, the program directed technical and programmatic inquiries to Claudia Meyer (Space Technology Research Grants Program Executive) and procurement questions to Jonathon Wingerberg, both reachable at hq-ecf-call@mail.nasa.gov, with additional help available through NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
Early Career Faculty (ECF) NASA Grant (SpaceTech REDDI 2014) - FAQs
What is the NASA Early Career Faculty (ECF) opportunity?
The Early Career Faculty (ECF) opportunity is an appendix to NASA STMD's NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2014 (SpaceTech REDDI 2014). It is intended to support innovative, early-stage space technology research and help outstanding new faculty establish independent, long-term academic research careers in space technology.
What is the purpose of the ECF appendix?
The purpose is to fund early-stage space technology research aligned with high-priority needs across NASA Mission Directorates, while also supporting early career faculty in building independent academic research programs.
What kinds of activities or outcomes does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes the role universities play in combining fundamental research with education and workforce development, spreading knowledge through graduate students, and forming partnerships with industry, government, and other organizations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only accredited U.S. universities may apply.
Does the proposal have to be submitted by the university or by the faculty member?
Proposals must be submitted by the accredited U.S. university on behalf of a single eligible Principal Investigator (PI) who will lead the project.
Who can serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for this opportunity?
The PI must be an early career, tenure-track Assistant Professor who is untenured at the time of award, and must have earned a Ph.D. on or after January 1, 2007. The PI must also be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Is there a citizenship or residency requirement for the PI?
Yes. The PI must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Is there a limit on how many proposals a PI can submit?
Yes. Each eligible PI is limited to one submission under this appendix.
Is there a limit on how many proposals a university can submit?
Universities may submit any number of proposals, as long as they are across different eligible faculty members (and each eligible PI submits only one proposal).
Are co-investigators (Co-Is) allowed?
No. A key structural requirement is that the project must be led by one PI and no co-investigators are allowed.
Are collaborators permitted if co-investigators are not allowed?
Yes. Collaborators are permitted, even though co-investigators are not allowed.
Does NASA encourage proposals from specific groups?
Yes. NASA notes a strong interest in broad participation and specifically encourages submissions on behalf of women, individuals from underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities.
What NASA organization is providing the funding?
Funding is provided through STMD's Space Technology Research Grants Program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under science and technology research and development.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 43.009.
What is the official funding opportunity identifier?
The official funding opportunity identifier is NNH14ZOA001N 14ECF B1.
How many awards did NASA plan to make?
NASA planned to make about five grant awards.
When were awards expected to begin?
Awards were expected to begin in fall 2014.
Is NASA guaranteed to make awards?
No. NASA stated that the final number of awards depends on proposal quality and available funding, and it reserves the right to make no awards if proposals do not meet the bar.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through NSPIRES or Grants.gov by an authorized organizational representative.
What rules or instructions govern proposal preparation?
Applicants had to follow the detailed requirements in the parent SpaceTech REDDI 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NRA).
Was a notice of intent required?
A notice of intent was requested but not mandatory.
What was the requested date for the notice of intent?
The requested date for the notice of intent was February 14, 2014.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due by March 14, 2014.
Who had to submit the proposal in NSPIRES or Grants.gov?
The proposal had to be submitted by an authorized organizational representative.
Did NASA provide any guidance about registration or submission timing?
Yes. NASA advised applicants to register early in NSPIRES and submit well before the deadline to avoid system or registration delays.
Who should applicants contact for technical or programmatic questions?
Technical and programmatic inquiries were directed to Claudia Meyer (Space Technology Research Grants Program Executive) via hq-ecf-call@mail.nasa.gov.
Who should applicants contact for procurement questions?
Procurement questions were directed to Jonathon Wingerberg via hq-ecf-call@mail.nasa.gov.
Is there a general support contact for the application system?
Yes. Additional help was available through NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
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