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

About this funding opportunity

The Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) opportunity is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) initiative through its Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). It is designed to strengthen the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the future of space exploration.

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Space and Aerospace, Education and Training, Gender Equality and Diversity, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides Up to $1M in funding, up to $1M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 11, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other
• University

Eligibility

Two-year or four-year institutions designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) at the time of proposal submission (see https://msiexchange.nasa.gov/msilist), including public, state-controlled, and private institutions. Proposals from institutions that are not designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as HBCUs, TCUs, or MSIs at the time of the proposal submission will result in NASA returning the application without review. Institutions not meeting these criteria are encouraged to partner with colleges or universities that do satisfy the requirements.

Agency

Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) is administered by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), listed via Grants.gov.