Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- NNH26ZDA016C
- Agency
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Headquarters
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 43.001 Science
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate are soliciting cooperative agreement applications for the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI CAN-5, NNH26ZDA016C) to fund multi-institutional team-based research addressing lunar science and near-space environment exploration to enable future human Artemis missions, with Step-2 proposals due December 4, 2026.
Eligible applicants must be affiliated with U.S. institutions registered in NSPIRES; organizations outside the U.S. may propose under a no-exchange-of-funds policy, subject to NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual guidelines. The program uses a two-step submission process: Step-1 proposals are due September 29, 2026, and only Step-1 submitters may advance to Step-2. Step-2 proposals are divided into Volume A (anonymous proposal material) and Volume B (non-anonymous material), reviewed using dual anonymous peer review.
Research must address basic or applied work fundamental to understanding the Moon and its near-space environment. Proposals using lunar-focused research to develop approaches to Mars exploration are welcome. Proposed research complementing current CAN-4 Institute Teams or addressing research areas not currently covered receives strong consideration; applicants should reference http://sservi.nasa.gov/sserviteams/.
Evaluation considers intrinsic merit (scientific quality, technical quality, personnel qualifications and capabilities, facilities and resources), relevance to NASA strategic objectives and program scope, and cost reasonableness and allocability. Applications are submitted exclusively via NSPIRES at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZDA016C. The Assistance Listing number is 43.001 (Science).
Synopsis
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5) as NNH26ZDA016C.
SSERVI CAN-5 (NNH26ZDA016C) invites the submission of multi-institutional team-based proposals for research as participating members of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI). Proposals must clearly articulate an innovative research program addressing basic and/or applied research fundamental to understanding the nature of the Moon and its near space environment to enable future human exploration of the Moon with Artemis. "Mars forward" proposals that use lunar-focused research to develop approaches to Mars exploration also are welcome.
Though the SSERVI CAN is synopsized on Grants.gov, applications can only be submitted via NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at URL https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZDA016C.
A two-step process will be used for proposal submission, in which only proposers that submit a Step-1 proposal will be eligible to submit a Step-2 proposal. Step-1 proposals are due September 29, 2026, and Step-2 proposals are due December 4, 2026.
Proposals to this CAN must be anonymous and will be reviewed using dual anonymous peer review (DAPR). Step-2 (full) proposals will be divided into two Volumes. Volume A consists of the anonymous proposal material, while Volume B contains the non-anonymous material. Proposal review, selection, and award will be implemented according to the guidelines set forth in Sections F and G of the funding announcement. Proposed research that complements current CAN-4 Institute Teams, and/or addresses important research areas not currently covered in the Institute will be given strong consideration (see: http://sservi.nasa.gov/sserviteams/).
Section D.1.4 "Step-2 Proposal Content" provides important information regarding restrictions and deadlines for Principal Investigator and other key personnel changes and other key date placeholders.
Clarification questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted via email no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Step-2 proposal due date to HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov. Depending on the nature of the question(s), NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post questions and answers (Q & A) no later than 10 days before the Step-2 deadline on the final SSERVI CAN-5 NSPIRES landing page. Posted Q & As are intended to address inquiries of broader interest and general clarification and will be edited to preserve the anonymity of persons and institutions who submit questions.
Eligibility
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) (https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non-U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non-U.S. participants. Also reference the GCAM for special instructions for proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
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