# MUREP Earth System Science Research (MUREP ESSR)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nnh24zha003c-essr-murep-earth-system-science-research-murep-essr/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355806

> National Aeronautics and Space Administration offered grants of up to $1.2 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $9.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 30, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NNH24ZHA003C-ESSR |
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 30, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $9.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 43.008 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

All proposals shall originate from an institution designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) as a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) on the proposal due date.

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks to establish MUREP ESSR Institutes led by MSIs that can accelerate discovery and innovation in a broad array of Earth Science research categories aligned with the Earth Science to Action focus areas, outlined in the NASA Earth Science to Action Strategy 2024-2034 plan. Proposals shall respond to one of the seven Science Research Case Concepts associated with a research area listed in Appendix 13-A, MUREP ESSR Science Research Case Concepts and Contacts. Proposals that do not meet this requirement will not be reviewed or considered for award. Proposals must demonstrate a clear link and central use of past, present, or future NASA Earth science data and/or models. This link could include but is not limited to: NASA satellite remote sensing data (including joint missions of NASA and its interagency and international partners), remote sensing data that pertain to future NASA observing systems, remote sensing and in situ data from NASA or NASA affiliated suborbital activities such as airborne campaigns and surface-based networks, and data acquired via NASA’s Commercial Small sat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program. While other non-NASA data sources can be utilized, the main source of data should be from NASA. All data must be aligned with NASA’s Open Science Management Plan guidelines. The NASA MUREP ESSR has the following goals and objectives. Proposals shall address all goals and objectives. Goals: (1) Advance knowledge of Earth as a system to meet the challenges of environmental change and to improve life on Earth. (2) Create unique opportunities for a diverse set of students/faculty to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery. (3) Build a diverse, future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA’s people, content, and facilities. (4) Design opportunities to meet Agency workforce requirements and serve the nation's aerospace and Earth science systems, with a focus on advancing human knowledge and understanding the Earth's climate. Objectives: (1) Build research and education Institutes to study the ecosystem impacts, environmental hazards, and fragility of the MSI’s region. Development of the ESSR Institute involves collaboration with stakeholder groups. See section 13.2.1 Partnerships and Collaborations.

## Questions people ask

### Is NNH24ZHA003C-ESSR still open?

No. It closed on October 30, 2024. A newer notice is open: NNH27ZHA002C, closes February 1, 2027 (86 days left).

### Who can apply for MUREP Earth System Science Research (MUREP ESSR)?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for MUREP Earth System Science Research (MUREP ESSR)?

Closed October 30, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.2 million each. About $9.0 million in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation, Universities Space Research Association, The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, Inc. The program made 771 awards worth $532 million in that time.