NASA EONS-2020 Amendment 1: Change made in Appendix I: MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) Planning Grant
EONS-2020 Amendment 1: Change of section reference and cost sharing note in EONS 2020, Appendix I: MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) Planning Grant.
I.5.1.1 Relevance to NASA (40%) shall now read
Evaluation of Relevance to NASA considers the following sub-elements: Technical Relevance and Educational Relevance. Proposers shall adequately and clearly define how the proposed activity addresses the following criteria:
a. Technical Relevance
• Identifies the primary alignment to NASA’s STMD and Artemis Program research priorities;
• Demonstrates how research findings, results, and products will align with one or more of the research priorities of NASA’s STMD and Centers/JPL. See Section H.4 of the EONS-2020 NRA, Space Technology Mission Directorate for a list of these priorities;
• Describes the state of the art in the literature for proposed research and how the project will enhance, extend, or challenge the status quo;
• Demonstrates how designed research infrastructure will align with NASA technology and safety standards;
• Describes proposed use of NASA content, people, and/or facilities in the execution of the research activities;
• Develops mechanisms for increased participation by students, faculty, and researchers to engage in research activities; and
• Clearly identifies all members of the planning team and how they will contribute towards the research efforts of the proposed activity.
b. Educational Relevance
• Demonstrates how project objectives align with the NASA 2018 Strategic Plan (https://www.nasa.gov/sites/
• Demonstrates innovative methods, approaches, and concepts to deliver the project by meeting M-STAR objectives;
• Demonstrates capacity to support efforts to build a more diverse STEM workforce that reflects the diversity of the nation;
• Demonstrates how proposed program activities will encourage continued student affiliation with NASA throughout their academic careers;
• Demonstrates culturally appropriate marketing and outreach plans that will engage students in NASA’s mission, with emphasis on reaching diverse underrepresented and underserved populations;
• Demonstrates plans for easily accessible application materials for and coordination of research and mentoring experiences; and
• Identifies mechanisms for the institution to facilitate disbursement of scholarships and other funds.
I.5.1.3 Budget/Cost (20%) shall now read
Proposals shall include a detailed implementation/costing plan that clearly demonstrates how awarded funds will be utilized for the duration of the award.
In addition, the budget shall:
• Align with budget guidelines and requirements outlined in I.2.2 Budget Guidelines and Requirements in this document;
• Indicate how the proposed budget is clearly aligned with the proposal narrative and budget narrative;
• Describe how the proposed budget is allocable, allowable, and reasonable;
• Demonstrate effective use of funds in which outcomes justify total costs; and
• Provide a budget justification detailing how funds will be allocated to support project personnel, travel, student scholarships or support, and subcontracts.
Note: Cost-sharing is not a consideration in the budget evaluation.
Link to the full solicitation, Appendix I: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/
On or about April 22, 2020, this amendment to the NASA Research Announcement “Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2020” – NNH20ZHA002N will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/.
Questions concerning Appendix I, MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) Planning Grant may be directed to Mr. John Weis, M-STAR Coordinator, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Mail Stop CS-60, Huntsville, AL 35812, Email: MUREPMSTAR@nasaprs.com
