{"id":445413,"date":"2023-07-14T22:33:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T02:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?post_type=topic&p=445413"},"modified":"2024-05-16T10:49:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T14:49:07","slug":"work-with-us","status":"publish","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/work-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply to NIAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\" hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-secondary-navigation\"><div class=\"hds-secondary-navigation-wrapper z-top width-100 padding-0\"><div id=\"\" class=\"hds-secondary-navigation width-full border-bottom-1px text-center hds-color-mode-dark hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-hdsnav\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"hds-secondary-nav-mobile-button display-flex tablet:display-flex desktop:display-none width-full flex-align-center bg-carbon-90 border-color-carbon-80 color-spacesuit-white\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"hds-secondary-nav-track\"><span>NIAC<\/span><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 400 400\" viewBox=\"0 0 400 400\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m4.2 122.2 195.1 195.1 196.5-196.6-37.9-38-157.8 157.8-156.8-156.8z\" \/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"hds-secondary-nav-track grid-container grid-container-extrawide padding-0 tablet:padding-x-3 desktop:padding-x-2 hds-secondary-navigation-has-breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"hds-secondary-navigation-breadcrumbs display-none tablet:display-none desktop:display-flex flex-align-center\"><nav class=\"usa-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol class=\"usa-breadcrumb__list\"><li class=\"usa-breadcrumb__list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/\" class=\"usa-breadcrumb__link\"><span>Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-breadcrumb__list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stmd-the-nasa-innovative-advanced-concepts-niac\/\" class=\"usa-breadcrumb__link\"><span>NASA Innovative Advanced...<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-breadcrumb__list-item usa-current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span>Apply to NIAC<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"hds-secondary-navigation-menu-items\"><nav><ul class=\"usa-nav__primary usa-accordion flex-justify-center margin-0\"><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item \"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/stmd-the-nasa-innovative-advanced-concepts-niac\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item \"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/about-niac\/\">About NIAC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item \"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/niac-news\/\">News<\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item \"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/niac-funded-studies\/\">Funded Studies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item \"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/niac-symposium\/\">Symposium<\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item usa-current\"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/work-with-us\/\">Apply to NIAC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item \"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/resources-2\/\">Resources<\/a><\/li><li class=\"usa-nav__primary-item \"><a class=\"usa-nav__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/key-dates\/\">Key Dates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"hds-secondary-navigation-menu-spacer\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-full maxw-full width-full padding-0 hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-page-intro\">\n\t<div class=\"padding-0 bg-spacesuit-white wp-block-nasa-blocks-page-intro\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-page-intro hds-page-intro-banner width-full maxw-full padding-0 hds-cover-wrapper minh-tablet\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hds-foreground-wrapper display-flex\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-row grid-container grid-container-block margin-top-auto margin-bottom-auto width-full maxw-desktop-lg padding-top-9 padding-x-3 z-400\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-6 desktop:padding-right-4 margin-bottom-3 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"page-heading-md line-height-sm color-spacesuit-white-important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply to NIAC\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-lg color-carbon-30-important\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNASA is always looking to change what\u2019s possible in space. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program funds innovative aerospace concepts that could enable and transform future missions. Each year, NASA issues multiple NIAC solicitations and grant awards. Researchers across government, industry and academia with high impact ideas should consider submitting a proposal.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-6 desktop:padding-right-4 margin-bottom-3 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"skrim-overlay skrim-left mobile-skrim-top z-200\"><\/div>\n\t\t<figure class=\"hds-media-background  \"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) graphic\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png 4053w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=300,92 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=768,236 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=1024,315 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=1536,473 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=2048,630 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=400,123 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=600,185 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=900,277 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=1200,369 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022_niac_ph_i_ii_selections_web_graphic_banner_final_v2_0.png?resize=2000,615 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The NIAC program supports visionary research ideas through multiple progressive phases of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase I<\/strong> studies are efforts up to 9 months to explore the overall viability and advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Eligible recipients of Phase I awards can propose for a follow-on Phase II study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase II<\/strong> develops concepts for up to two years. Researchers must prepare a roadmap for further development, but are not expected to fully advance the technologies to a level required for NASA or commercial transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase III<\/strong> continues the exploration and development for another two years. The final phase is designed to strategically transition NIAC concepts with the highest potential impact for NASA, other government agencies or commercial partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For complete information, guidelines and announcements regarding NIAC solicitations, visit the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CURRENT & UPCOMING SOLICITATIONS <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/external\/solicitations\/summary!init.do?solId=%7b45A3E9E1-E315-0A5A-C5EE-AC9732306EEC%7d&path=open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/external\/solicitations\/summary.do?solId=%7b54539FBC-2030-99C0-3D8B-0782F9B57B16%7d&path=&method=init\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/a><br> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnspires.nasaprs.com%2Fexternal%2Fsolicitations%2Fsummary.do%3FsolId%3D%257b2CD12700-25AC-C58C-7297-60C00036C5A6%257d%26path%3D%26method%3Dinit&data=05%7C02%7Cloura.hall%40nasa.gov%7C704755650fbc47786f2508dc69e0708a%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638501659879038561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ghr0c4tQk%2B3wa14zQ1xUsaxxy4J9AyAQkIKRL2oBImA%3D&reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2024 Phase I Solicitation<\/strong><\/a><br>Release: June 2023<br>Selections Announced: January 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnspires.nasaprs.com%2Fexternal%2Fsolicitations%2Fsummary!init.do%3FsolId%3D%257bEF318E16-61EA-9B88-7CC3-D2C7585CB6DD%257d%26path%3Dopen&data=05%7C02%7Cloura.hall%40nasa.gov%7C704755650fbc47786f2508dc69e0708a%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638501659879045846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zqga%2BmoaELe8PRWEx2b4EDAWgJ5LujpM9wLA%2Bi6Zo%2BU%3D&reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2024 Phase II Solicitation<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <br>Release: Mid-January 2024<br>Selections Announced: Late April 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnspires.nasaprs.com%2Fexternal%2Fsolicitations%2Fsummary!init.do%3FsolId%3D%257b2295ADA2-34D8-2A1B-3F8E-6808775432DE%257d%26path%3Dopen&data=05%7C02%7Cloura.hall%40nasa.gov%7C704755650fbc47786f2508dc69e0708a%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638501659879052150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1KFjISy8KznDB80%2FNjYT3hsOiMFxSSWucvQwQSXjP4o%3D&reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2024 Phase III Solicitation<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><br>Release: Early February 2024<br>Selections Announced: Mid-June 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Phase I Solicitation (planned)<\/strong> <br>Release: Early 2024<br>Proposer\u2019s Virtual Forum: Mid-June 2024<br>Selections Announced: Early-January 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Phase II Solicitation<\/strong> <strong>(planned)<\/strong><br>Release: Mid-January 2025<br>Selections Announced: Late April 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Phase III Solicitation<\/strong> <strong>(planned)<\/strong><br>Release: Early February 2025<br>Selections Announced: Mid-June 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GENERAL TENTATIVE <strong>FUNDING & DATES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase I<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$175,000 for a nine-month study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 to 18 awards per year (planned)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release: Early June<br>Step A Proposals Due: Early July<br>Invitations Issued: Early August 2023<br>Step B Proposals Due: Early September<br>Selections Announced: Early January<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase II<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$600,000 for a two-year study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six to eight awards per year (planned)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release: Mid January<br>Proposals Due: Mid-February<br>Selections Announced: Early April<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phase III<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$2 million for a two-year study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One award per year (planned)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release: Early February<br>Mandatory Preliminary Proposals Due: Early March<br>Invitations to Submit a Full Proposal: Early April<br>Proposals Due: Late May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GET STARTED<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Think up an innovative concept that will change the way NASA does business; explain why NASA needs your concept.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for the release of NIAC solicitations on <a href=\"http:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NSPIRES<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay extra attention to the proposal preparation instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put your concept into a specific aerospace architecture, mission or system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact <a href=\"mailto:hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov<\/a> with additional questions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-featured-video bg-carbon-black padding-y-8 padding-x-3 hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-featured-video\">\t<div class=\"grid-container-widescreen grid-container padding-x-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-row flex-align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-4 desktop:padding-right-5 padding-bottom-5 desktop:padding-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-featured-videos-video-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"label color-carbon-40 margin-0 margin-bottom-2\">Featured Video<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-36 color-spacesuit-white margin-top-0 margin-bottom-2\">Envision Goddard, Modernizing for the Future<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"color-carbon-20 p-sm margin-bottom-3\">We are modernizing Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and its six sites for the future. 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