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Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)

Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)

Up to $1M, one-time grant.

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One-time submission window closing August 11, 2026.

AMOUNT

Up to $1M, one-time grant.

AMOUNT

Up to $1M, one-time grant.

DEADLINE

One-time submission window closing August 11, 2026.

DEADLINE

One-time submission window closing August 11, 2026.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This is for minority-serving institutions conducting space technology research, not individual founders or startups.

This is for minority-serving institutions conducting space technology research, not individual founders or startups.

The program targets universities and colleges that qualify as minority-serving institutions. Applicants must be pursuing research relevant to NASA's Artemis lunar exploration goals.

The program targets universities and colleges that qualify as minority-serving institutions. Applicants must be pursuing research relevant to NASA's Artemis lunar exploration goals.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Competitiveness is high given NASA's selective grant history, but the pool is narrowed to qualifying minority-serving institutions.

The source does not disclose how many awards are made or historical acceptance rates. One-time submission suggests a single application window with no rolling reapplication.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm your institution qualifies as a minority-serving university under NASA's MUREP criteria — 1-3 days

  2. Register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov if not already active — 1-2 weeks

  3. Develop a research proposal aligned with NASA Artemis space technology priorities — 4-8 weeks

  4. Submit application through Grants.gov before the deadline — 1-2 days

WORTH KNOWING

The program is explicitly tied to Artemis mission priorities, so proposals that directly address NASA's stated lunar exploration technology gaps will be better positioned than general space research pitches.

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