FY25 CAN Opportunity FY25 Pre-Proposal Solicitation FY25 NASA Research Areas FY25 Draft NASA Solicitation - The highlighted portions indicate changes from the FY24 solicitation. Two years ago, we revamped the EPSCoR CAN selection procedure by utilizing a new pre-proposal format. We received only positive feedback and will continue using this updated process. The shortened pre-proposal format alleviates additional work upfront for proposers not selected to move forward and allows extra time for the selected research team to finalize their NASA submission. Please note two additional changes this year: 1) pre-proposals should be submitted to myself, Brooke Graham (brooke.graham@uah.edu) and 2) researchers are required to suggest a minimum of two potential reviewers who are familiar with their research/field of study. Here is our current proposed timeline: Pre-proposal solicitation released: July 31, 2024 All pre-proposals due to Brooke Graham: August 30, 2024 If more than one pre-proposal is received from a particular university, the VPR or designee selects researcher to move forward within the state competition: September 3-11, 2024 SME review period: September 12-18, 2024 External review period: September 19 - October 7, 2024 Announcements will be made by/on October 14, 2024, the day the official solicitation is released. For the selected team: Final proposal due to AL EPSCoR Program Office: January 15, 2025 Due to NASA: January 27, 2025 Please see attached the pre-proposal solicitation, FY25 NASA Research Areas, and FY25 draft solicitation for reference. Alabama EPSCoR Director, Dr. Dale Thomas, must be the PI on all EPSCoR proposals, so please prepare accordingly. The NASA Submission Deadline is January 27, 2025.