The Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) program solicits proposals from accredited U.S. universities and other eligible organizations for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to the Science Mission Directorate’s (SMD) science, technology, and exploration goals. The graduate student shall have the primary initiative to define the proposed FINESST research project and must be the primary author, with input or supervision from the proposal’s Principal Investigator (PI) or mentor, as appropriate.
The proposal must present a well-defined research problem/activity and a justification of its scientific significance to NASA. FINESST awards are research grants for up to three years and up to $50K per year. Proposals are due February 7, 2023. For a full copy of notice of funding opportunity download the file entitled F.5 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology final text released November 28, 2022 (.PDF) from https://go.nasa.gov/FINESST22.
An optional, pre-proposal teleconference is scheduled January 13, 2023, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time on a reservation-free, first-come basis. No earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start time, call 1-256-715-9946. If prompted for a Passcode or a Phone Conference ID input: 360 678 47270. Restrictions may prevent the use of a free phone; telephones outside the U.S.; or computer software such as Skype. For U.S. TTY-equipped callers or other types of relay service no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the teleconference, call 711 and provide the same conference call number and Conference ID.
Email any teleconference agenda suggestions and questions to hq-finesst@mail.nasa.gov by January 6, 2023. Questions via email during and after the telecon are welcome.