Mississippi NASA EPSCoR 2013 White Paper Solicitation.pdf

## Mississippi NASA EPSCoR White Paper Solicitation Summary

Purpose:

Mississippi universities are invited to submit two-page "White Papers" proposing collaborative research projects aligned with NASA's priorities and objectives. Successful proposals will be developed into full NASA EPSCoR program applications for potential funding of up to $750,000 over three years.

Key Requirements:

White Papers must demonstrate:

Direct ties to NASA objectives: Clearly articulate how the proposed research addresses specific NASA Center or Directorate goals.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: Involve at least two Mississippi colleges or universities, with a focus on partnerships that include underrepresented/underserved groups in STEM.
Partnerships: Demonstrate collaborations with other government agencies, industry, private foundations, or academic institutions.

Format and Content:

Two pages or less, using Arial or Calibri font (11-12 point), single-spaced, one-inch margins, PDF format.
Sections: Project Summary & Description, Budget Summary & Justification.
Cover Information: Include title, lead institution, science PI, participating institutions/co-Is, collaborating institutional PIs, NASA partners, mission directives, and academic disciplines.
Project Summary & Description: Outline objectives, relevance to NASA priorities, anticipated impact, and technical approach.
Budget Summary & Justification: Provide sufficient details for a Chief Research Officer to confirm appropriateness and reasonableness of requested funds. Include personnel and work effort.

Timeline:

White Paper Submission: By 5 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013 to Peter Sukanek ([email protected]).
First-Stage Review: Dr. Sukanek will assess White Papers for responsiveness to the solicitation.
Selection of Best Paper: The Mississippi Research Consortium (MRC) will judge and select the best White Paper for development into a full proposal.
Full Proposal Submission: To NASA by April 19, 2013 through the University of Mississippi.

Anticipated Awards: Approximately 5-8 awards nationwide.

Cost Sharing: Required at least 50% of requested funds from NASA.