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HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics

NASA Johnson Space Center

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About This Grant

This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Research Announcement (NRA), entitled Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) 2016, solicits applied research in support of NASA s Human Research Program. Research response area NRA NNJ16ZSA001N-SRHHC Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics is Appendix E of the Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NRA (NNJ16ZSA001N). Proposals are solicited by NASA in the areas of Evaluation of Current Clinical Markers as Surrogate Endpoints for Space Radiation-Induced Cardiovascular Disease; Evaluation of Animal Model Systems and Common Pathways in Understanding Space Radiation-Induced Late CNS Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease; Approaches to Evaluate Sex Dependence and Quality Effects on Space Radiation Carcinogenesis; Galactic Cosmic Ray (GCR) Simulator Validation Experiments: Dose-Rate Dependence; In-Flight Cognitive and Behavioral Central Nervous System Risks from Space Radiation; and Combined Effects of Simulated Weightlessness and Space Radiation on Cardiovascular Structure and Function. Please note that the last topic is being jointly solicited by HRP and NASA s Space Biology (SB) Program. Awards range from under $150K per year for focused, limited efforts to $600K per year for extensive activities. Awards will be made as grants. The period of performance for an award is one to four years. All categories of United States (U.S.) institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to this NRA. The solicitation uses a two-step proposal process. Proposals that do not conform to the standards outlined in the solicitation will be declared noncompliant and will be handled in accordance with the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. On or about March 22, 2017, the NRA will be available electronically through NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) by going to http://nspires.nasaprs.com A virtual Pre-Proposers Conference is scheduled for March 31, 2017, and more details will be posted shortly alongside the solicitation on NSPIRES. Appendix E Step-1 pre-proposals are due April 24, 2017. Invited Appendix E Step-2 proposals are due July 17, 2017. All categories of United States (U.S.) institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to the NRA. Principal Investigators may collaborate with universities, Federal Government laboratories, the private sector, and state and local government laboratories. In all such arrangements, the applying entity is expected to be responsible for administering the project according to the management approach presented in the proposal. NASA s policy is to conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative, no exchange-of-funds basis. Electronically submitted Step-1 pre-proposals are required. This is a broad agency announcement as specified in FAR 6.102 (d) (2).

Grant Summary

HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics is a NASA Johnson Space Center grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics from NASA Johnson Space Center, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to NASA Johnson Space Center before the deadline.
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HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics?

HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics is offered by NASA Johnson Space Center and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics provide?

HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics provides an amount that varies by award per award from NASA Johnson Space Center. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics deadline?

HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, NASA Johnson Space Center, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics?

To apply for HERO Appendix E: Space Radiobiology and Human Health Countermeasures Topics, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NASA Johnson Space Center.

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