FUNDING-NASA Earth & Space Air Prize; September 19, 2017

 

Description:  NASA is working with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to sponsor the Earth and Space Air Prize competition for a solution that could improve air quality and health in space and on Earth. This project is a technology innovation challenge to promote the development of robust, durable, inexpensive, efficient, lightweight, and easy-to-use aerosol sensors for space and Earth environments. The competition asks teams or individuals to design and develop specialized sensor technology that has the potential to be useful in spaceflight as well as on Earth anywhere outdoors in a community where people may be exposed to airborne particles. Three finalists will be awarded $50,000 each to build a functioning sensor according to their submitted proposals within a six-month period. Protoypes will be delivered to NASA by September 30, 2018.

 

Sponsoring/Partner Organizations: NASA Environmental Sciences Branch / Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)

 

Benefits of Participation/Awards Available:  $250,000

 

Open Date:   September 19, 2017

 

Close Date:  Register by December 13, 2017; Apply by January 31, 2018

 

For more information:  www.earthspaceairprize.org