[VPAAEtal] TSGC Announcements of Proposal Opportunities 2008

[Academic Affairs]

Program: Call for Proposals in New Investigators, Higher Education and 
K-12 categories
Award: $10,000 and $15,000

Notice of Intent due February 8, 2008
Proposals Due March 14, 2008

Eligibility: See attached announcements


The Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) is announcing a call for 
proposals in the Higher Education, K-12 and New Investigator categories. 
The deadline for a Notice of Intent is February 8, 2008. Please send 
Notices of Intent to proposals at tsgc.utexas.edu. Proposal Due dates are 
March 14, 2008.

K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM- http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/epo/ 

Purpose
The main objective of Texas Space Grant Consortium K-12 Education 
Programs is to enhance understanding and appreciation of the benefits of 
space exploration and space based research. TSGC's K-12 Education 
Programs goals are:
1. Assist K-12 teachers in exciting their students to learn math and 
science though space based activities.
2. Increase K-12 educator knowledge in space related fields.
3. Increase K-12 students knowledge in math and science through space 
related activities.
4. Increase the public's appreciation for the direct and indirect 
benefits of NASA sponsored research.
5. Direct programs to areas of the state that have the few space related 
resources.
TSGC has traditionally focused its K-12 Education Programs efforts upon 
the professional development of K-12 educators. This focus allows TSGC 
to highly leverage its programs to impact a large number of people.
Competition is open to individuals qualified to serve as principal 
investigators at TSGC members in good standing. Principal investigators 
must be US citizens. Proposal submission is limited to one per 
investigator per year.
TSGC encourages the participation of PI's who are women, 
under-represented minorities, or persons with disabilities.


HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM - http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/hep/ 

The main objective of Texas Space Grant Consortium Higher Education 
Programs is to enhance understanding and appreciation of the benefits of 
space exploration and space based research. TSGC's Higher Education 
Program goals are:

1. Provide opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in 
space based research and exploration.
2. Support NASA related research activities though student projects
3. Facilitate mentor relationships between students and faculty and the 
NASA community.
4. Development of interdisciplinary courses and curriculum.
5. Development of introductory courses for undergraduate students not 
majoring in scientific or technological disciplines.
In 2006 TSGC will focus the awarded granted under this program on goals 
4 and 5. TSGC has traditionally focused on highly leveraged Higher 
Education Programs. This focus allows TSGC to highly leverage its 
programs to impact a large number of people.
TSGC encourages the participation of PI's who are women, 
under-represented minorities, or persons with disabilities.


NEW INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/nip/ 

The New Investigations Program (TSGC NIP), established in 2003, is 
designed to assist in professional development of faculty members or 
researchers who strive to begin a career in research. TSGC will accept 
proposals from individuals who are either currently conducting or strive 
to conduct research aligned with NASA's strategic plan and research 
requirements and do not have an established research career.
Texas Space Grant Consortium anticipates making 4 to 7 new awards per 
year. The maximum individual award will be $10,000 with a period of 
performance up to 24 months. Awards are discretionary funds and are 
overhead free.

TSGC encourages the participation of PI's who are women, 
under-represented minorities, or persons with disabilities.


PLEASE NOTE:*********************** All proposals will be submitted 
electronically - online at:
https://secure.spacegrant.org/proposals/tx/ 


Websites for more information:
http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/nip/ 
http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/epo/ 
http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/hep/ 

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to Talia at 
jurgens at tsgc.utexas.edu


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