NSF 19-252

NSF/ISS National Lab Collaboration

Transport Phenomena Research on the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth

Welcome to the NSF/ISS National Lab Feasibility Review Form

The Division of Chemical, Bioengineering and Environmental Transport (CBET) in the Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is partnering with the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab to solicit research projects in the general field of transport phenomena that can utilize the ISS National Lab to conduct research that will benefit life on Earth. U.S. entities including academic investigators, commercial companies, non-profit independent research labs and academic-commercial teams are eligible to apply.

NLRA / NSF Solicitation #:
NSF 19-525

Open Period:
11/7/2018 – 1/4/2019

Strategic Focus:
Technology Demonstration

Research Area:

The International Space Station photographed by Expedition 56 crew members from a Soyuz spacecraft after undocking in October 2018.

The International Space Station photographed by Expedition 56 crew members from a Soyuz spacecraft after undocking in October 2018.

Media Credit: NASA

Please find a step-by-step process to ensure potential proposers an easy, efficient submittal process. Please follow the steps below:

Steps to Applying for This Research Opportunity

The ISS National Lab encourages applicants to read the entire solicitation carefully before submitting proposed projects to ensure compliance with content and submission guidelines.

We thank you for your interest in conducting research on the ISS National Lab!

** Please verify that none of the information submitted is subject to the export control laws of the United States, such as the EAR or the ITAR; if any information is subject to such laws, please mark all pages containing such information and identify the appropriate export control jurisdiction and classification. ** 

For questions regarding this Program Solicitation, you are welcome to contact us: opsinfo@iss-casis.org