Upload/Additional Requirements for this Application:
-Resume (2 pages or less)
-Unofficial transcript
-Email address of professor/mentor who will be providing the letter of recommendation
-AI disclosure (if applicable)
-Continuation of research statement (if applicable, how this project differs from research previously funded by the NDSGC)
-Research Proposal (see instructions below. 5 page maximum, not including title page or reference page)
Your research proposal will be evaluated based on how well it addresses the following:
- Merit of proposed research - Are the goals of the research attainable? Are the proposed methods feasible?
- Research timeline - Is it feasible to complete the research within the fellowship award period (1 semester) timeline? Are tasks and milestones clearly articulated?
- Alignment - Is the proposed research aligned with NASA Mission Directorates?
Your research proposal must include the following sections in this order:
- Title Page (date of submission, title of project, student name, advisor name, semester of proposed research, abstract briefly describing the proposed research) - Title Page not included in 5 page maximum.
- Introduction (overview of scope of work, brief description of NASA-relevance, overarching goal)
- Background (description of the current field of research and how this proposal addresses gaps in the field of knowledge and is innovative)
- Goals & Objectives (Clear overarching goal, and SMART objectives that directly align with achieving overarching goal - SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, & Time-Bound)
- NASA Relevance (Identification of current and future applications/relevance to NASA, specific current and future NASA missions - robotic or crewed, citation to alignment with one specific NASA Mission Directorate)
6. Methods & Timeline (clear task description, expected deliverables and checkpoints, milestones aligned with overarching goal and SMART objectives, broken down in weeks over the course of the semester)
7. Expected Outcomes (overall research outcomes expected, potential follow-on research needed, conferences to attend and present, publication plans)
8. References (ensure up to date citations, including NASA mission directorates) - References section not included in 5 page maximum.
The research proposal must not exceed 5 pages (excluding title page and references)
Any research proposals with missing elements will not be reviewed.
Please read the following message before completing your North Dakota Space Grant Consortium application:
This is the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium's application form for the K-12 Educator STEM Kit program. This form will close following the deadline posted on our website. Please review the Educator Funding landing page before applying.
NASA Relevance Documents:
You will be asked to elaborate on why your application for the Educator STEM Kit should be funded by the NDSGC and how it is relevant to at least one of the following NASA Mission Directorates (https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/):
Please note that all NDSGC awards are made from federal grant funds and awards cannot be concurrent with other federal grant funding awards made to individuals. By applying for this funding, I certify that the activities (stipend, salary, fringe, materials, supplies, travel, etc.) supported through the NDSGC are not supported through additional federal funding during the same period of performance. Any questions regarding this requirement can be directed to the NDSGC Team.
Upload/Additional Requirements for this Application:
-Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to travel
-Unofficial transcript
-Conference agenda/link to conference website
-Acceptance letter to attend conference
-Email of mentor/professor to contact for letter of support
-Anticipated costs of registration, lodging, and airfare (if applicable)
-Essay questions:
1) Please describe your conference and the importance of your attendance, in detail. Relay specifics about your role in the conference and/or the research and/or project you are presenting as well as the significance of the event. Your description must be clear, concise, and comprehensible to someone outside your discipline.
2) How does attending this event contribute to your program completion, future career goals, and professional development?
3) NASA-Relevance: Describe how this travel grant application is directly relevant to the priorities of one of NASA’s 5 directorates. (Aeronautics, Exploration Systems, Science, Space Operations, and/or Space Technology)
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If you have any technical difficulties completing the Submittable form, please contact the customer support team.
Read the following message before completing your North Dakota Space Grant Consortium application:
This is the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium's application form for the Bridge Fellowship program. This form will be reviewed 10-15 days after the 1st of the month's deadline which is posted on the NDSGC website. Review the New Bridge Fellowship landing page (including application guidance) before applying.
All NDSGC awards originate from federal grant funds and awards cannot be concurrent with other federal grant funding awards made to individuals. By applying for this funding, applicants certify that the activities (stipend, salary, fringe, materials, supplies, travel, etc.) supported through the NDSGC are not supported through additional federal funding during the same period of performance. Any questions regarding this requirement can be directed to the NDSGC Team.
If you have any technical difficulties while you complete the Submittable form, please contact the customer support team. All other questions can be directed to NDSGC Team.
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Welcome, North Dakota Educators!
This is the NDSGC application for Classroom Visits.
Classroom Visits are often conducted by NDSGC STEM Ambassadors. Read more about the STEM Ambassadors on the NDSGC STEM Ambassador landing page.
Please note:
- Once your request has been submitted, the NDSGC Team will contact you to discuss a classroom visit further.
- Filling out this form does not guarantee you a visit. We will do our best to align STEM Ambassador's schedule and availability. Please allow 4-6 weeks from classroom visit for scheduling.
- All STEM engagements are conducted by STEM Ambassadors, North Dakota college students. Their responsibilities are to deliver quality STEM education, not classroom management. Classroom educators are expected to be responsible for students' behavior.
Please contact the NDSGC Team with any questions or concerns about Classroom Visits.