This new program by the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium (WVSGC) funds projects to develop new and innovative courses at the institutions of higher education affiliated with the Consortium. Applicants were required to present a clear and feasible plan for designing and offering a new course in the STEM fields.

To work on a collaborative research project with high tech companies in West Virginia. The goal of this program is to foster and cultivate collaborative research between researchers at WVSGC member institutions, aerospace related and other high tech companies in the state.

A ten-week summer fellowship to conduct research associated with an on-going project at a NASA Field Center.

Research Initiation Grants are planned and awarded to encourage new or young faculty members or established faculty members interested in venturing into new research areas. Proposals must be to pursue research in areas of interest to NASA and to help faculty members establish long-term relationships with NASA researchers. The Consortium provides two-thirds of the total budget for these awards, and the researcher’s institution must agree to cost-share the remaining one-third.
. Also, at least 35% of the total budget must be allocated to a graduate student who will work with the faculty as part of their MS or Ph.D. degree requirement. For all requests exceeding $5,000, the researcher must solicit the help of a scientist at a NASA facility to judge the merits of the proposed research. If successful, the NASA scientist will serve as the technical monitor for the project. Although not required, collaboration with researchers from industry is encouraged. This is a research initiation program with an objective to stimulate NASA sponsored research at West Virginia colleges and universities. Women and minorities are highly encouraged to apply for this funding.