Maine Space Grant Consortium Fellowship and Scholarship Program
at the University of Maine – Space Grant 25
Year 2015-2016
Mission
The Maine Space Grant Consortium is an affiliate of NASA’s National Space Grant
College and Fellowship Program. The mission of the Maine Space Grant Consortium is to
support NASA’s mission and four strategic enterprises by strengthening Maine’s
aerospace related research and education assets, which are critical to the Agency.
Purpose of the Fellowship & Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Maine Space Grant Consortium Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
at the University of Maine is to provide research opportunities to undergraduate and
graduate students in aerospace technology, space science, earth science, and human
exploration/space development, and other science or engineering related fields. These
awards are limited to U.S. citizens. With Maine Space Grant Fellowships and
Scholarships support, undergraduate and graduate students at affiliate institutions need to
meet one or more of the following objectives:
 Conduct research in areas of interest to NASA,
 Spend time conducting research at a NASA flight center,
 Facilitate the development of a liaison between researchers at the University of
Maine and one of NASA’s centers, and
 Facilitate technology transfer from the University of Maine to industry.
All applications submitted to this program will be critically evaluated based on their
relevance to NASA's mission for the National Space Grant College and Fellowship
Program. Collaboration with researchers at NASA Space flight centers is highly
encouraged as well as collaboration with industry, among departments within the same
institution, and among institutions within the State of Maine. Women, minorities and
persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply to this program.
As part of the awardee acceptance an awardee will be expected to sign a release of
information form, a release for promotional materials and agree to writing and submitting
a final report in a format prescribed by MSGC.
The following pages detail the intent, requirements, and awards for the Maine Space Grant
Consortium Fellowship and Scholarship Programs at the University of Maine.
This information is also available in electronic form on the Internet at web site:
http://umaine.edu/mecheng/faculty-and-staff/vincent-caccese-ph-d-pe-2/caccese/msgc-fellowship-andshholarship-program/
MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIU UMaine Program
GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The focus of the proposed project must be aligned with the research priorities of NASA’s earth and space
science strategic enterprises. The project may be an ongoing one or a new project. Proposals will be
reviewed and awarded on an annual basis. The graduate research fellow and a faculty advisor shall agree to
provide the end data for the project in the form of a final project summary and an informational CMIS form
which will be provided by the sponsor.
Eligibility
For a student to be eligible for a Graduate Research Fellowship Award, the following criteria must be met:
 The student must be a US citizen, and
 The student must be enrolled or intending to enroll on a full-time basis in an approved graduate
program at the University of Maine.
Duration of a Graduate Research Fellowship Award
Fellowships are available for a period of one year.
Amount of Awards
Graduate fellowships of $6,000 each are available and act as a Research Assistantship Supplement. Priority
will be given to students in underrepresented groups as defined by NASA. Maximum number of awards is 2
per student.
Deadline for Submission
Please provide 1 original by December 7, 2015, to the address provided at the end of this document. Email
submission in pdf format is highly encouraged; however hardcopies of the application will be accepted.
Anticipated Project Start Date
The award will be announced by Dec 21, 2015. It is anticipated that the project will start the next semester
thereafter. The start date is negotiable.
MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
The focus of the proposed project must be aligned with the research priorities of NASA’s earth and space
science strategic enterprises. The proposed project may be an ongoing one or a new project. The scholarship
will be in the form of an undergraduate research assistantship. Proposals will be reviewed and awarded on
an annual basis. The undergraduate research assistant and a faculty supervisor shall agree to provide the end
data for the project in the form of a final project summary and an informational CMIS form which will be
provided by the sponsor.
Eligibility
For a student to be eligible for an Undergraduate Research Scholarship Award, the following criteria must
be met:
 The student must be a US citizen, and
 The student must be enrolled on a full-time basis in an approved undergraduate program at the
University of Maine.
Duration of an Undergraduate Research Scholarship Award
Scholarships are available for one year. A student must reapply for continuation of an award beyond the
first year. The limit for any given student is two awards. Students are expected to work during the summer
months and when funds permit during the semester.
Amount of Awards
A scholarship award for an undergraduate student is approximately $1,000 per award. . Priority will be
given to students in underrepresented groups as defined by NASA.
Deadline for Submission
Please provide 1 original by December 7, 2015 to the address provided at the end of this document. Email
submission in pdf format is highly encouraged; however hardcopies of the application will be accepted.
Anticipated Project Start Date
The award will be announced by Dec 21, 2015. It is anticipated that the project will start shortly thereafter.
The start date is negotiable.
MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM
MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
The focus of this program is to provide financial assistance to members of underrepresented groups as
defined by NASA. These groups include: Native American, African American, Pacific Islanders and
Hispanic persons that also must be U.S. Citizens.
Eligibilit
For a student to be eligible for an Minority Scholarship Award, the following criteria must be met:
 The student must be a US citizen, and
 The student must be enrolled on a full-time basis in an approved undergraduate program at the
University of Maine.
 The student must be a member of an underrepresented group as defined by NASA.
Amount of Awards
A minority scholarship award for an undergraduate student is $500 per year. There are a total of 5 awards
to be made in this year’s program.
Deadline for Submission
Please provide 1 copy and the original by December 7, 2015, to the address provided at the end of this
document. Email submission in pdf format is highly encouraged; however hardcopies of the application
will be accepted.
For questions regarding any of these awards please contact:
Dr. Vincent Caccese
Dr. Ali Abedi
Mechanical Eng.
Electrical and Computer Eng.
581-2131
581-2231
vince.caccese@umit.maine.edu
ali.abedi@maine.edu
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Each application should include the following:
 Standard cover page including project summary (see below)
 For a graduate fellowship only -- add a narrative description of the project (one to
three pages).
 Student resume and transcript.
It is strongly recommended that students contact a faculty advisor prior to writing of
the application
Deadline for Submission
Please provide 1 original by the specified deadline.
Graduate Research Fellowship
Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Minority Program
December 7, 2015
December 7, 2015
December 7, 2015
Review Process
Applications should be written so that a reviewer who is not in the same technical field
can understand the goals, objectives, and scope of work, anticipated resources, and
benefits to the body of knowledge or science. For an undergraduate scholarship a
statement should be made in the summary regarding your motivation to pursue graduate
studies. A subcommittee appointed by the MSGC University of Maine Representative
will conduct the proposal selection.
Proposal Selection Criteria
An applicant must include evidence that the project will enhance the research areas of
interest to NASA.
The following criteria will be central to the evaluation of applications:
 Quality of the proposal summary and/or narrative. and alignment with one of
NASA’s interests
 The qualifications of the student.
 Level of faculty supervision.
 NASA collaboration (preferred but not required)
All proposals should be addressed to: (email submission in pdf format is preferred)
Vincent Caccese
Department of Mechanical Engineering
5711 Boardman Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5711
Tel: (207) 581-2131
Fax: (207) 581-2379
Email: Vince_Caccese@umit.maine.edu
MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
Application Number: (leave blank)
Program Name:
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
MSGC-GP-SG25 ______________
Applicant’s Name:
Academic Department:
Address:
Phone/email:
Current Program: (check one)
MS
UMaine Faculty Advisor:
Current GPA:
Ph.D.
Under Represented Group*
Yes
No
US Citizen (check one)
Yes
No
Disabled:
Yes
No
Title of Proposed Project:
Name of NASA Collaborator (if known)
Cooperating NASA Center (if known)
Project Summary (use additional pages as necessary):
Applicant’s Name (typed or printed)
Signature/Date:
*Includes: African American, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Islander.
MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
Application Number: (leave blank)
Program Name:
UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
MSGC-UG-SG25_____
Applicant’s Name:
Academic Department:
Address:
Phone/email:
Current Academic Standing: (check one)
Current GPA:
1st Yr.
Soph.
Jr.
Senior
Motivation for Grad Studies:
Strong
Moderate
Faculty Supervisor:
None
Under Represented Group*
Yes
No
US Citizen (check one)
Yes
No
Disabled:
Yes
No
Title of Proposed Project:
Name of NASA Collaborator (if known)
Cooperating NASA Center (if known)
Project Summary and Motivation for Graduate Studies**
Applicant’s Name (typed or printed)
Signature/Date:
*Includes: African American, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Islander.
** Additional space may be used if desired
MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
Application Number: (leave blank)
Program Name:
MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MSGC-MP-SG25_____
Applicant’s Name:
Academic Department:
Address:
Phone/email:
Current Academic Standing: (check one)
Current Grade Point Average:
1st Yr.
Soph.
Jr.
Under Represented Group*
Yes
No
Senior
US Citizen (check one)
Yes
No
Disabled:
Yes
Motivation for Grad Studies: (check one)
Strong
Moderate
None
Brief Statement of Interest in NASA:
Applicant’s Name (typed or printed)
Signature/Date:
*Includes: African American, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Islander.
No