The MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) grant from NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project aims to significantly bolster the research capabilities of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). This initiative is designed to empower students with research skills, particularly in areas critical to NASA Mission Directorates. A core objective is to immerse a diverse student body in meaningful, real-world learning experiences. This is achieved through strategic curriculum enhancements and the development of new educational content. Furthermore, the grant emphasizes the implementation of teaching methodologies, learning environments, and support systems that are both culturally relevant and responsive, ensuring inclusive and effective engagement for all participants. The overall purpose is to foster a robust research ecosystem within MSIs that aligns with NASA’s scientific and exploratory goals.
Opportunity ID: 345670
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NNN23ZHA013C |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | The goals and objectives of MCA (which shall be addressed by proposers) are as follows: Goal 1: Strengthen the research capacity of MSI 2-year/community colleges and 4-year colleges/universities (at the student and institutional levels) through curriculum improvement and/or development in areas aligned with the work of NASA Mission Directorates (MDs). Objective 1: Develop curriculum for one or more new or revised for-credit courses, certificates, or degree pathways (Associates or Bachelors) in STEM disciplines that are focused on areas of priority for NASA MDs (See EONS-2023, Appendix 8 for listings of MD priorities and points of contact) through partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from at least one NASA Center or facility. Objective 2: Provide faculty professional development on culturally relevant and responsive instruction through partnerships with other MSIs, non-MSI institutions of higher education, and/or other SMEs in STEM education, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) or other related fields, and include these elements in curriculum developed. Objective 3: Upgrade STEM laboratory and other instructional equipment and materials to support teaching and learning in new/revised curricular offerings. Goal 2: Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning through curricular and experiential experiences with NASA’s people, content and facilities and providing support for academic success. Objective 1: Implement a recruitment strategy for attracting diverse students into new curricular offerings. Objective 2: Offer experiential learning experiences for MSI students via paid NASA internships, paid research projects/placements at institutions of higher education, and/or apprenticeships in industry to build career awareness. Objective 3: Implement culturally responsive academic support services for students enrolled in new NASA-infused curricular offerings and other STEM programs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 43.008 — Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All 2 year/community college and 4 year/colleges or universities designated as Minority Serving Institutions by the US Department of Education |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Description: |
The NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) solicits proposals from 2-year/community college and 4-year/college or university MSIs for the MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA). The purpose of MCA is to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs, and enable students’ capacity for research in areas of priority to NASA Mission Directorates, while engaging diverse students in authentic learning experiences through curriculum improvement and development and culturally relevant and responsive teaching, learning and support. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roslyn Soto Sanchez
Email:MCA@nasaprs.com |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) URL updated. | Feb 06, 2023 | |
| Jan 31, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NNN23ZHA013C |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | The goals and objectives of MCA (which shall be addressed by proposers) are as follows: Goal 1: Strengthen the research capacity of MSI 2-year/community colleges and 4-year colleges/universities (at the student and institutional levels) through curriculum improvement and/or development in areas aligned with the work of NASA Mission Directorates (MDs). Objective 1: Develop curriculum for one or more new or revised for-credit courses, certificates, or degree pathways (Associates or Bachelors) in STEM disciplines that are focused on areas of priority for NASA MDs (See EONS-2023, Appendix 8 for listings of MD priorities and points of contact) through partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from at least one NASA Center or facility. Objective 2: Provide faculty professional development on culturally relevant and responsive instruction through partnerships with other MSIs, non-MSI institutions of higher education, and/or other SMEs in STEM education, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) or other related fields, and include these elements in curriculum developed. Objective 3: Upgrade STEM laboratory and other instructional equipment and materials to support teaching and learning in new/revised curricular offerings. Goal 2: Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning through curricular and experiential experiences with NASA’s people, content and facilities and providing support for academic success. Objective 1: Implement a recruitment strategy for attracting diverse students into new curricular offerings. Objective 2: Offer experiential learning experiences for MSI students via paid NASA internships, paid research projects/placements at institutions of higher education, and/or apprenticeships in industry to build career awareness. Objective 3: Implement culturally responsive academic support services for students enrolled in new NASA-infused curricular offerings and other STEM programs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 43.008 — Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All 2 year/community college and 4 year/colleges or universities designated as Minority Serving Institutions by the US Department of Education |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Description: |
The NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) solicits proposals from 2-year/community college and 4-year/college or university MSIs for the MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA). The purpose of MCA is to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs, and enable students’ capacity for research in areas of priority to NASA Mission Directorates, while engaging diverse students in authentic learning experiences through curriculum improvement and development and culturally relevant and responsive teaching, learning and support. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roslyn Soto Sanchez
Email:MCA@nasaprs.com |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NNN23ZHA013C |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | The goals and objectives of MCA (which shall be addressed by proposers) are as follows: Goal 1: Strengthen the research capacity of MSI 2-year/community colleges and 4-year colleges/universities (at the student and institutional levels) through curriculum improvement and/or development in areas aligned with the work of NASA Mission Directorates (MDs). Objective 1: Develop curriculum for one or more new or revised for-credit courses, certificates, or degree pathways (Associates or Bachelors) in STEM disciplines that are focused on areas of priority for NASA MDs (See EONS-2023, Appendix 8 for listings of MD priorities and points of contact) through partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from at least one NASA Center or facility. Objective 2: Provide faculty professional development on culturally relevant and responsive instruction through partnerships with other MSIs, non-MSI institutions of higher education, and/or other SMEs in STEM education, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) or other related fields, and include these elements in curriculum developed. Objective 3: Upgrade STEM laboratory and other instructional equipment and materials to support teaching and learning in new/revised curricular offerings. Goal 2: Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning through curricular and experiential experiences with NASA’s people, content and facilities and providing support for academic success. Objective 1: Implement a recruitment strategy for attracting diverse students into new curricular offerings. Objective 2: Offer experiential learning experiences for MSI students via paid NASA internships, paid research projects/placements at institutions of higher education, and/or apprenticeships in industry to build career awareness. Objective 3: Implement culturally responsive academic support services for students enrolled in new NASA-infused curricular offerings and other STEM programs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 43.008 — Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All 2 year/community college and 4 year/colleges or universities designated as Minority Serving Institutions by the US Department of Education |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Description: |
The NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) solicits proposals from 2-year/community college and 4-year/college or university MSIs for the MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA). The purpose of MCA is to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs, and enable students’ capacity for research in areas of priority to NASA Mission Directorates, while engaging diverse students in authentic learning experiences through curriculum improvement and development and culturally relevant and responsive teaching, learning and support. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roslyn Soto Sanchez
Email:MCA@nasaprs.com |
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