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This program is designed to support faculty
members of all WV colleges and universities in their efforts
to initiate research activities, conduct pilot experiments,
or demonstrate new concepts that might lead to significant
future projects. The maximum amount to be awarded to each
applicant will not exceed $10,000 (to be matched at least
1:1)
More details are as follow:
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Criteria to Make Award Decisions
- Projects must be related to science and engineering with science being defined broadly to include any research topic of interest to NASA.
- Collaboration with researchers from NASA is encouraged, but not required.
- Priority will be given to faculty who are striving to initiate or establish support for their research and/or are proposing interdepartmental research projects. Only full-time faculty are eligible to apply. Women and minorities are highly encouraged to apply.
Requirements of Awards
- Please see Application Forms for more details
Projects Currently Underway
| Principal Investigators | Institution | Project Title | NASA Funds | Cost Share | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Baird, Michael |
WJU/Chemistry | Novel Metal Catalysts for Removing Sulfur from Organic Compounds | $8,730 | $13,444 | $22,174 |
|
Li, Bingyun |
WVU/ Orthopedics, School of Medicine | Bio mimetic Nanocoatings Promote Osteoblast Cell Adhesion - A promising approach for rapid fracture healing | $10,000 | $15,949 | $25,949 |
|
O´Keefe, Frank |
MU/ Biology Dept | La Brea Database Project, Phase One: Canis dirus Population Sensitivity to Climate Change | $9,964 | $10,000 | $19,964 |