E.9
Citizen Science Seed Funding Program (CSSFP) (NNH20ZDA001N-CSSFP); October 13,
2020
Agency
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Description
The
SMD Citizen Science Seed Funding Program (CSSFP) aims to support scientists and
other experts to develop citizen science projects relevant to NASA's
Astrophysics, Heliophysics and Planetary Science
Research Programs. In addition, proposals relevant to Biological and Physical
Sciences will also be considered on a case by case basis. SMD's portfolio
of citizen science projects shall contribute to building a scientifically
literate nation by:
i.
Providing
opportunities for U.S. citizen scientists;
ii.
Encouraging
highly educated volunteers who can benefit NASA via their
expertise;
iii.
Leveraging
existing communities of citizen scientists or other enthusiasts for a variety of
projects; and
iv.
Connecting
citizen scientists with NASA Subject Matter Experts who provide role models and
mentorship.
The
CSSFP aims to advance the use of citizen science by incubating citizen science
projects as they are being conceived or during critical transitions, like the
year when they are first launched or beta tested (
i.e., when the first group of volunteers is invited to try the project)
or when the project changes scientific direction. CSSFP awards require
relatively short proposals to encourage new proposers to experiment with citizen
science techniques; the Science/Technical/Management section has a limit of 6
pages.
This
program element solicits efforts to perform research that will be published in
the scientific literature. Such publications are not required after only one
year of effort, but work on them should be underway. SMD citizen science
projects shall be held to the same rigorous standards as any SMD science
program. Documented project goals must include advances in science, the merit of
which shall be determined by peer review.
Announcement
Number:
NNH20ZDA001N-CSSFP
Closing
Date:
Notices
of Intent: October 13, 2020
Proposals:
December 11, 2020
Link
to Full Announcement
Contact
Information
Marc
Kuchner
(301)
286-5165