NNH26ZHA002C-MSTAR: Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year 2027 Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) STEM Innovator (NNH27ZHA002C). Status: Closes February 1, 2027 (86 days left). It is in our archive of National Aeronautics and Space Administration notices from 2026.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration offered grants of up to $1.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $12.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 11, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 12, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Total funding$12.0 million
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 11, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 10, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Two-year or four-year institutions designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) at the time of proposal submission (see https://msiexchange.nasa.gov/msilist), including public, state-controlled, and private institutions. Proposals from institutions that are not designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as HBCUs, TCUs, or MSIs at the time of the proposal submission will result in NASA returning the application without review. Institutions not meeting these criteria are encouraged to partner with colleges or universities that do satisfy the requirements.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) awards averaged $689,671; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (34% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) opportunity is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) initiative through its Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). It is designed to strengthen the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the future of space exploration.
Who has won Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) (43.008) awarded $532 million across 771 grant awards, an average of $689,671 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation | Alabama | 18 | $31.3 million |
| Universities Space Research Association | Maryland | 12 | $27.4 million |
| The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, Inc. | Oklahoma | 2 | $12.4 million |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | 18 | $11.3 million |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | West Virginia | 18 | $9.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NNH27ZHA002C, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NNH26ZHA002C-MSTAR still open?
No. It closed on August 11, 2026. A newer notice is open: NNH27ZHA002C, closes February 1, 2027 (86 days left).
Who can apply for Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)?
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 Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)?
Closed August 11, 2026. 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 $1.0 million each. About $12.0 million in total across about 12 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.