Announcing the 2013 Minority
Institution Research Support (MIRS) Program
Dear Colleagues:
Are you teaching in the
areas of biology, chemistry, paleontology, geology, atmospheric physics,
planetary science, astrophysics or cosmology? Are you interested in conducting
research in which these science areas can be combined? Then the MIRS program
may be for you.
The MIRS Astrobiology
program provides opportunities for researchers at minority serving institutions
(MSIs) to collaborate with Astrobiology Program research teams through the NASA
Astrobiology Institute (NAI). Established in 1998, the NAI was formed as an
innovative way to develop the field of astrobiology and to provide a scientific
framework for flight missions.
With 15 teams of over
180 institutions and international partners, we’re confident you’ll be able to
align your research with one of the researchers associated with an NAI team.
The program provides
funding for salary, housing and travel during the summer, and additional
funding to continue the research at your campus during the academic year with
the intention that you’ll share your research and experiences in the summer
program with your students.
The goals of the program
are to strengthen the infrastructure of astrobiology research at MSIs, increase
diversity of Astrobiology Program activities and to ensure that the next
generation of astrobiologists reflect the diversity of the US and international
scientific communities.
Components of the MIRS
Program
- Year-round opportunities for
research and collaboration with astrobiologists in the U.S.
- 10 weeks of support with a
stipend of $1000 per week during the summer
- Housing and travel stipend of
$5,000
- A stipend of $10,000 for
continuation of the summer research experience during the academic year to
develop astrobiology curriculum and laboratories at the institutions
- Participation in an
Astrobiology Cluster/Interest Group at the conclusion of the summer sabbatical
to collaborate with other MIRS researchers, obtain additional funding and
to expand research options
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. Citizen or
Permanent Resident
- Full-time faculty at a US
Minority Serving Institution as designated by the U.S. Department of
Education
- Ability to provide a commitment
letter from the faculty’s institution stating interest in the astrobiology
curriculum
- Qualified to conduct
astrobiology-related research at both the host institution/laboratory and
the home institution
To explore this
opportunity further or to apply for the program, please visit www.uncfsp.org/NAP-MIRS or contact
Dr. Jacquelyn Y. Madry-Taylor at (703) 716-8746 or jacquelyn.taylor@uncfsp.org.
Feel free to pass this information to your colleagues who also may be
interested.
Note to MIRS Fellow
Alumni, the UNCFSP invites you to participate in an Astrobiology
Cluster/Interest Group to collaborate with other MIRS researchers, develop
curricula, continued professional development and to expand research options.
Please contact Dr. Jacquelyn Y. Madry-Taylor at (703) 716-8746 or jacquelyn.taylor@uncfsp.org
Malik
Hopkins | Director of Capture Management
UNCF Special
Programs Corporation
6402 Arlington
Blvd., Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22042
703-205-6581 -
phone | 703-205-8148 - fax
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