2010-2011: Higher Education Incentives Program

Purpose:

The Illinois Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) invites proposals from any ISGC member institutions for value-added, higher education teaching/training projects related to space or aerospace disciplines. This program supports innovative educational (non-research) activities to educate and retain college students interested in aerospace-related careers. Examples of activities include: course and curriculum development/upgrade, design/build/fly projects, and student travel to conferences. Proposed programs are open to undergraduate and/or graduate students, but focusing on the participation of freshmen and sophomores is encouraged.

Awards:

A total of $40,000* has been allocated to these grants for the period March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011.

*Subject to availability of funds

Requirements:

Programs should have an emphasis on aerospace, physics, astronomy, cosmology, Earth system science and other interdisciplinary space-related science or engineering fields.
Grants must be matched (at least one-to-one) with funds from non-federal sources. Prior to the execution of a subaward agreement, the source of matching funds must be identified and confirmed by a letter from the appropriate authority. Waived indirect costs and faculty effort can qualify as matching funds
Proposals can include requests for salary, supplies, and travel support. ISGC funds cannot be used for the purchase of equipment.
Any beneficiary of direct support (salary, wages, travel) from this grant MUST be a US citizen.
The project PI will submit a final report by Feb 28, 2011, with a complete description of the grant activities.
All application materials must be submitted electronically by January 15, 2010.

Applications:

(maximum of 5 pages)

Application cover page (PDF document)
Project description (2 pages); must include:

Purpose - include audience, educational objectives
Method - what activity(ies) will take place
Results - anticipated value-added benefits
Evaluation plan - brief self-evaluation plan and how the program will be continued after ISGC funds are no longer available
Time line
Single-spaced text in 12-point font with one-inch margins.

Budget form (Excel spreadsheet)

Selection Criteria:

Proposals will be reviewed by a ISGC Review Panel and selected based on adherence to the above criteria, merit, and equitable distribution of resources across the Consortium. Women, under-represented minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Participation in this program is limited to faculty (research and professorial) at ISGC affiliate and lead institutions.

To Apply:

Send completed application package (as detailed in Applications) via email to:

Diane Jeffers
Email: dejeffer@illinois.edu

Submission Deadline:	Award Announcements:
January 15, 2010	January 31, 2010

Questions? Contact:

Diane Jeffers, Associate Director, Illinois Space Grant Consortium

dejeffer@illinois.edu

217-244-8048

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