NNJ21ZSA001N-FLAGSHIP: 2021 HERO Appendix A: Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of NASA Johnson Space Center notices from 2021.
NASA Johnson Space Center offered grants of up to $800,000 to any type of organization. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on September 1, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 30, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$800,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | July 30, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 1, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 1, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
All categories of U.S. institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to this NRA (see solicitation for details). NASA's policy regarding non-U.S. organizations is to conduct research on a cooperative, no exchange of funds basis.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Exploration awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $800,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (51% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
New NASA Research Announcement NNJ21ZSA001N-FLAGSHIP Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) has released solicited research response area NRA NNJ21ZSA001N-FLAGSHIP “NASA Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions” that solicits applied research in support of HRP goals and objectives. This response area is Appendix A of the Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NRA (NNJ21ZSA001N). Proposals are solicited by NASA in the area of: · Characterization of Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture due to Skeletal Unloading. Appendix A of the HERO NRA and associated documentation can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO21-FLAGSHIP. The HERO NRA including all open appendices is available through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO21OVERVIEW. A virtual Pre-Proposers Conference is scheduled for August 11, 2021, and more details are posted alongside this solicitation on NSPIRES. Appendix A Step-1 proposals are due September 1, 2021. Invited Appendix A Step-2 proposals are due December 1, 2021. All categories of United States (U.S.) institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to the NRA. Principal Investigators may collaborate with universities, Federal Government laboratories, the private sector, and state and local government laboratories. In all such arrangements, the applying entity is expected to be responsible for administering the project according to the management approach presented in the proposal. NASA’s policy is to conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative, no exchange-of-funds basis. Thank you for your continued interest in NASA. Please refer to the solicitation document for contact information.
Who has won Exploration grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Exploration (43.003) awarded $354 million across 208 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 4 | $162 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Texas | 3 | $78.9 million |
| The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees | Florida | 2 | $5.9 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 6 | $5.7 million |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 3 | $4.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NNJ21ZSA001N-FLAGSHIP still open?
No. It closed on September 1, 2021.
Who can apply for 2021 HERO Appendix A: Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions?
NASA Johnson Space Center accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2021 HERO Appendix A: Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions?
Closed September 1, 2021. 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 $800,000 each.
Who has won Exploration grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Maryland, College Park, Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. The program made 208 awards worth $354 million in that time.