Funding opportunity goals text for all eons tech evals the office of stem engagement (ostem) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $124,345 to The University of Kentucky Research Foundation on July 17, 2026, under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (CFDA 43.016), with performance concluding July 16, 2027.

The award funds work performed in Lexington, Kentucky. The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research promotes development of a highly skilled workforce by funding hands-on research opportunities that prepare students for STEM jobs while advancing technological and innovative breakthroughs. EPSCoR establishes partnerships with government, higher education, and industry designed to effect lasting improvements in a state or region's research infrastructure and research and development capacity.

Funding opportunity goals text for all eons tech evals the office of stem engagement (ostem) seeks to: 1. Attract students to stem through unique learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to NASA s mission and work; 2. Engage