ASCEND Seed Grants
The Affiliate Synergistic and Collaborative Engagements across ND (ASCEND) program is designed to promote, develop, and expand NASA-relevant research and projects within North Dakota. These grants, which may be research- or teaching-based, will be defined by the goals found within NASA's Mission Directorates (MDs) and the NDSGC strategic plan.
Funding
- Up to 2 awards, each up to $30,000 (2025)
Eligibility
The Principal Investigator:
- must not be from NDSU or UND
- must be a U.S. Citizen
- must be conducting STEM or STEM Education initiatives relevant to NASA
Co-Principal Investigators:
- can be from any NDSGC affiliate institution
- must be U.S. Citizens
See NDSGC homepage for general eligibility and funding details.
Deadline
Applications open one month prior to deadline:
- November 1st
How to Apply
Please review the ASCEND solicitation for further application guidance and information. Please reference the application preview and informational video for more details. Contact the NDSGC team with questions.