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NASA SSERVI CAN-5 Cooperative Agreement Notice for Lunar and Mars Research

NASA Headquarters is seeking proposals for the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) under Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (CAN-5). - Government Buyer: - NASA Headquarters - Science Mission Directorate (SMD) - Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) - Opportunity Type: - Cooperative agreement for multi-institutional, team-based research - Products/Services Requested: - Innovative research programs focused on the Moon and its near space environment - Research supporting Artemis human exploration missions - Lunar-focused research informing Mars exploration - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; this is a research funding opportunity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted via NASA's NSPIRES system - Dual anonymous peer review process - Two-step proposal submission - Strong consideration for research complementing current CAN-4 Institute Teams or addressing new research areas - Eligibility limited to U.S. institutions, with special guidelines for non-U.S. organizations

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NASA's Science Mission Directorate and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate have released the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice (SSERVI CAN-5) inviting multi-institutional team-based proposals. The research should focus on understanding the Moon and its near space environment to support future human exploration with Artemis, with Mars exploration-related proposals also welcome. Proposals must be submitted via NASA's NSPIRES system in a two-step process with deadlines on September 29, 2026, and December 4, 2026. The review process is dual anonymous peer review, and proposals should complement current CAN-4 teams or address new research areas.

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