The 2010 NGFFP Application opens on November 4, 2009 and will close on December 31, 2009 at 5:00p.m.EST. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by March 31, 2010.
NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship Program Application FY2010
Program Description:
Ten-week fellowships for full-time science and engineering faculty at accredited US universities and colleges are available at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), Cleveland, Ohio, during the summer months. The official tenure period for 2010 Fellowship is Monday, June 7 through Friday, August 13. The proposed research project must be aligned with the research and technology needs of GRC, and have the potential to advance NASA mission.
The Aerospace Research and Technology Fellowship is intended to provide university and college faculty opportunities to:
(1) Enhance their professional knowledge by performing relevant and high cutting-edge research at GRC;
(2) Stimulate exchange of ideas between faculty and employees of NASA GRC;
(3) Enrich and refresh the research and teaching at academic institutions through infusion of NASA mission-related research and technology content into classroom teaching; and
(4) Contribute to the research, technology and engineering work packages and objectives of GRC.
Fellows work on projects to complement in-house efforts by their GRC professional colleagues.
Glenn Research Center
The NASA GRC occupies a 350-acre site adjacent to the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. It provides a campus-like environment with over 170 buildings and structures, including offices, laboratories, wind tunnels, test cells, and other research facilities. Approximately 3000 civil service, contractor, and visiting personnel work at the Center. Scientists and engineers constitute more than fifty percent of the personnel.
Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, Ohio) is designated as NASA lead Center for Aeropropulsion from subsonic to hypersonic speed. In this capacity it is Glenn’s role to develop, verify, and transfer aeropropulsion technologies to U.S. industry. Glenn is, also, a designated Center of Excellence in Turbomachinery. The role here is to develop new and innovative turbomachinery technology to improve the reliability and performance, efficiency and affordability, capacity and environmental compatibility of future aeronautical and space propulsion systems. Other Glenn primary areas of expertise embody a broad array of research, technology and engineering development efforts in aerospace power, In-space propulsion, space communications and electronics, launch and exploration vehicles, and space processes and experiments which include bioscience and technology, combustion and reacting systems, and fluid physics and transport.
Additionally, Glenn is engaged in technology development in advanced energy, including renewable wind, solar and coal energy. Some of several energy-related demonstration projects focus on testing, evaluation and advancement of wind turbines, fuel cells and photovoltaics. Regarding the NASA Constellation Program for human exploration, GRC is responsible for the Service Module Element of the Orion project and the power, thrust vector control, purge, and development flight instrumentation subsystem lead for the Ares I crew launch vehicle. GRC also developed and built the upper stage simulator for Ares I-X, the first test flight for Ares I. On Ares V, the cargo launch vehicle, GRC will have the same subsystem responsibilities, plus be in charge of the payload shroud element.
Areas of Interest
Research and technology, and engineering engagements encompass NASA mission-related areas of interest, including:
- Acoustics
- Advanced Energy (Renewable Wind and Solar, Clean Coal Energy and Alternative Energy and Storage)
- Advanced Microwave Communications
- Aeronautical and Space Systems Analysis
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Electric (Ion) Propulsion
- Fluids, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Turbomachinery
- Icing and Cryogenic Systems
- Instrumentation, Controls and Electronics
- Materials and Structures, including Mechanical Components and Lubrication
- Microgravity Fluid Physics, Combustion Phenomena and Bioengineering
- Nanotechnology
- Photovoltaics, Electrochemistry-Physics, and Thermal Energy Conversion
- Propulsion System Aerothermodynamics
- Space Power Generation, Storage, Distribution and Management
- Systems Analysis and System Engineering
More in-depth descriptions of GRC research opportunities for faculty and students may be found at the following “url” for Higher Education programs:
http://newbusiness.grc.nasa.gov/university-affairs/
Please see the Collaboration Opportunities at NASA Glenn Research Center
Collaboration Opportunities – NASA Glenn Research Center
Additional information on the Collaboration Opportunities may be obtained, including contact names, from Dr. M. David Kankam at (216) 433-6143.
Eligibility
Fellowships are intended primarily for science and engineering, full-time faculty of U.S. citizenship, who are tenured or in tenure-track positions at 4-year, accredited U.S. colleges and universities, or full-time faculty at 2-year U.S. academic institutions. Faculty members who do not meet the stated criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Faculty members from under-represented groups and at U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), namely, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are especially encouraged to apply.
Each NGFFP Award is for one summer. Candidates who have participated in the NGFFP during 2 consecutive summers may not re-apply for at least 2 years, following completion of their final year of Fellowship tenure.
GRC is committed to implementing all Federal laws, regulations and guidelines related to the development of affirmative employment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Women and under-represented minorities, and disabled persons with qualifications in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Requirements for NGFFP Awards
Each selected Fellow will be expected to:
- Not receive remuneration from other U.S. federal sources (e.g. Grants & Contracts) during NGFFP tenure;
- Complete a continuous 10-week tenure at GRC, during the above official start and end dates;
- Not take leave or concurrently engage in teaching at an institution during the on-site 10-week Fellowship;
- Conduct a research presentation or seminar at GRC, during their Fellowship tenure;
- Abide by NASA regulations governing scientists and engineers, as guest investigators;
- Furnish to GRC full information on Fellowship-derived, patentable invention;
- Submit a final report on the results and outcomes of their research, at the end of their Fellowship;
- Complete a program feedback form, on-site, at the end of the Fellowship.
Application
Fellowships are awarded to faculty with specific interests and experience that are compatible with available opportunities in GRC host organizations. Such opportunities typically reflect the “Areas of Interest” enumerated under sub-heading “Glenn Research Center” in found in the list above. If possible, faculty members who wish to pursue Fellowship opportunities at GRC are encouraged to contact potential GRC host organizations, to determine mutual interest in collaborative projects that are aligned with GRC’s research and development engagements, prior to submitting their application.
The Fellowship tenure is firmly 10 weeks in duration. Extensions beyond the normal 10-week Fellowship may be granted, only if deemed mutually beneficial and funding is available. Fellowships do not provide for vacation time which, if necessary, should be scheduled outside the 10-week tenure period. Faculty members are expected to adhere to the official tenure period, and be full-time in residence at GRC, during their Fellowship tenure.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Dr. M. David Kankam / University Affairs Officer
NASA Glenn Research Center
Research and Technology Directorate
Business Development and Partnership Office,
MS 49-5
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135
Telephone: (216) 433-6143
E-mail: Mark.D.Kankam@.nasa.gov
Supporting material, including a curriculum vita and an originally signed letter from the Dean or Head of applicant’s Department must be snail-mailed, under separate cover, to Dr. Kankam at the above address
An accepted applicant may bring 1 accompanying student who must be a US citizen, provided a prior concurrence has been granted by the Fellow’s GRC host organization which will then be expected to cover the additional student expense. An accompanying student will receive competitive compensation, based on academic level and acceptable standing.
** A completed electronic application must be submitted to: Mark.D.Kankam@nasa.gov.
**For ease of identification and to ensure receipt of application, an applicant should insert the following after the “Subject Line” at the end of their application:
“2010 NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship Program” followed a space and Applicant’s First Name-Last Name-NGFFP10
Application opens on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 and closes at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by March 31, 2010.
Stipends
The weekly stipend for faculty is as follows:
Assistant Professor – $1,300.0
Associate Professor – $1,400.0
Full Professor – $1,500.0
Fellows and student interns are guests of GRC and, as such, are effectively self-employed for tax purposes. No tax deductions are withheld from stipend payment. Fellows and interns are individually responsible for meeting any Federal tax obligation.
Relocation and Travel Allowances
A relocation allowance not exceeding $1,500.00 will be provided to those Fellows who live more than fifty miles from GRC and have a temporary residence in the Cleveland area while working at GRC. Fellows who receive the relocation allowance will, also, be reimbursed a maximum of $500.00 for travel expenses for one round-trip from their home institutions to take up appointment at GRC. The combined relocation and travel allowances will not exceed $2000.00 for any eligible Fellow.
Housing
Faculty members and accompanying students must make their own housing arrangements. A list of short-term accommodations within the vicinity of GRC may be obtained from Mrs. Bernice Beznoska (Phone: 216-433-2678; E-mail: Bernice.A.Beznoska@nasa.gov. The NGFFP does not provide living expenses.
To Apply
Application Checklist:
NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship Program Application FY2010
The following items must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2009 Eastern Standard Time
1. An electronic copy of your application sent to Mark.D.Kankam@nasa.gov with the subject line to read:
“2010 NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship Program” followed a space and Applicant’s First Name-Last Name-NGFFP10
2. A prioritized list of 3 "Areas of Interest" and a 2 page (maximum) electronic write up on your projected contributions to the selected "Areas of Interest" must accompany your application
3. A hard-copy version of the application with your dated signature, and a 2-page (maximum) write-up;
4. A curriculum vita (both electronic and hard copy); and,
5. An originally signed reference letter from your Dean or Department Head that-
- (a) Endorses your participation in this program, and
- (b) Describes the tenure status of your appointment at your institution.
Hard copies of items 3, 4 and 5 should be addressed to:
Dr. M. David Kankam, University Affairs Officer, NASA Glenn Research Center, Mail Stop 49-5, 21000 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44135