NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project
NASA’s Office of STEM Commitment (OSTEM), in partnership with the NASA Mission Directorates, fosters research excellence and institutional capacity at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) through Intense funding opportunities.
Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry
MUREP OCEAN will Additional capacity at MSIs and expand the investigator community that is addressing the relationship between climate and ocean biology and biogeochemistry.
Through MUREP OCEAN, NASA seeks to Boost our understanding of the complex processes that govern the behavior of the world’s oceans and their impact on the broader Earth system. This is done by enhancing the capability of institutions to participate in NASA funding opportunities, such as Research Opportunities in Universe and Earth Sciences (ROSES) to Aid the Agency’s advancement of science and to achieve a deep scientific understanding of our World.
Participating Institutions have access to a range of resources, including funding for research projects, professional development opportunities for faculty and students, and access to NASA data and facilities. MUREP OCEAN also encourages collaboration between institutions and with other NASA-funded researchers to promote interdisciplinary research and enhance the impact of the research findings.
NASA Contacts
James Harrington, Activity Manager
MUREP Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (OCEAN-SMD)
NASA Goddard Universe Flight Middle
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
Email: james.l.harrington@nasa.gov
Universe Technology Artemis Research
MUREP Universe Technology Artemis Research (Sun) (M-Sun) was created to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs, enabling their participation in NASA’s Universe Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) opportunities to develop advanced technologies essential for Universe exploration.
M-Sun aims to advance agency goals by enhancing institutional Perception of resources that strengthen the capacity of MSIs to offer and Aid STEM research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It focuses on fostering connections between MSI administrators and STEM leaders to cutting-edge initiatives, ultimately increasing competitiveness to secure research funding and contracting opportunities.
NASA Contact
Vemitra White, Activity Manager
MUREP Universe Technology Artemis Research (M-Sun)
NASA Marshall Universe Flight Middle
Marshall Universe Flight Middle, Alabama 35812
Email: vemitra.m.white@nasa.gov
Aerospace High-Volume Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Cooperative
MUREP Aerospace High-Volume Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Cooperative is a Intense opportunity for MSIs to lead post-secondary education Squads that will collaborate with domestic partners, including Tiny businesses, to respond to gaps in the U. S. aerospace high-volume manufacturing supply chain ecosystem.
These networks are designed to Aid the development of a broader technical aerospace high-volume manufacturing workforce while increasing interest in related entrepreneurship opportunities.
The Target of MUREP High-Volume is to develop a significant scientific, engineering, and/or technology manufacturing and supply chain network Directed by MSIs that aligns with aerospace, NASA, and/or industry (public or private) high-volume manufacturing and supply chain needs for national competitiveness.
NASA Contact
Bonnie Murray, Activity Manager
MUREP Aerospace High-Volume Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Cooperative
NASA Langley Research Middle
Hampton, VA 23681
Email: bonnie.murray@nasa.gov
Data Science Equity, Access and Priority
MUREP Data Science Equity, Access and Priority (DEAP), Directed by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs), are established to accelerate discovery in various NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) domains through collaborative, data intensive approaches and co-designed programs that implement NASA Obtainable science principles and architecture to address critical national challenges.
NASA Contacts
Dr. Evelina Felicite-Maurice, Activity Manager
MUREP PBI/HBCU Data Science Equity, Access and Priority (DEAP) for Research and Education
NASA Goddard Universe Flight Middle
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
Email: evelina.felicite-mauric-1@nasa.gov
James Harrington, Activity Manager
MUREP PBI/HBCU Data Science Equity, Access and Priority (DEAP) for Research and Education
NASA Goddard Universe Flight Middle
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
Email: james.l.harrington@nasa.gov
Women’s Colleges and Universities
MUREP-WCU seeks to address the significant gender gap and disparate experiences of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the United States, both in higher education and the workforce.
NASA Contact
Bonnie Murray, Activity Manager
MUREP Womens Colleges and Universities
NASA Langley Research Middle
Hampton, VA 23681
Email: bonnie.murray@nasa.gov
MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity
MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (IRO) (MIRO) was established to strengthen and develop the research capacity and infrastructure of MSIs in areas of strategic importance and value to NASA’s mission and national priorities.
Overall, MIRO awards promote STEM literacy and enhance and sustain the capability of institutions to perform NASA-related research and education, which directly supports NASA’s mission directorates—Aeronautics, Exploration Systems, Science, Universe Operations, and Universe Technology.
NASA Contact
Brenda Collins, Activity Manager
NASA Ames Research Middle
Moffett Blvd
Mail Stop 226-8
Moffett Pitch, CA 94035-1000
Email address: brenda.j.collins@nasa.gov
Curriculum Awards
MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) is establishing clear pathways for students to enter the aerospace industry through Intense awards to cooperate with community colleges and universities to strengthen curricula in research areas aligned with National priorities.
NASA Contact
Louis Thompson, Activity Manager
MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA)
John C. Stennis Universe Middle
Building 1111, Room 375
Stennis Universe Middle, MS 39529-6000
Email: louis.m.thompson@nasa.gov
How to Find Funding Opportunities
Explore Commitment Opportunities in NASA STEM
The NASA Research Announcement titled “Commitment Opportunities in NASA STEM or EONS” solicits education and research opportunities in Aid of the NASA STEM projects. EONS is an omnibus announcement that includes a range of NASA STEM Commitment opportunities for Fundamental and applied science and technology research and other opportunities.
NASA Solicitation and Suggestion Integrated Review and Evaluation System
Supporting research in science and technology is an Crucial part of NASA’s overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the Initiation of various announcements in a wide range of disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process to evaluate and select proposals submitted in response to these announcements. Researchers can Assist NASA achieve national science and technology objectives by submitting proposals and conducting awarded projects.
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