NASA 2025 Virtual Space Biosciences Training Course: STAR (Spaceflight Technology, Applications, and Research)
Call for Applications
Number: NNH25ZDA011L
Response Due Date: July 9, 2025
Short URL: https://go.nasa.gov/ApplySTAR25
NASA invites applications for the 6th cohort of the Spaceflight Technology, Applications, and Research (STAR) virtual training focused on the science and technology behind biological experiments in space. STAR is designed to encourage networking and collaborations in spaceflight technologies, applications, and research across all areas interested in space and biological sciences.
This course aims to facilitate the entry of researchers into space biology and preparation for spaceflight experiments using NASA and commercial platforms. The STAR course will cover both fundamental and applied aspects of the field of space biology, as well as practical aspects of preparing for, conducting, and analyzing the results of spaceflight experiments. For prior year’s cohort information, see https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/resources/star/
The STAR-6 Application uses the Request for Information (RFI) response structure in the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). For the full text of the STAR RFI, including application submission instructions, visit https://go.nasa.gov/ApplySTAR25. Responses must be submitted electronically using the NSPIRES web site. STAR-6 is open to all eligible individuals based on eligibility as outlined in Section III in the RFI.
Submitting a STAR application does not guarantee course acceptance. NASA does not award funding for course participation nor otherwise pay for the information solicited. Applicants who are accepted will be notified via email on or after July 31, 2025. Declined applicants will also be notified. The course will take place virtually from September 2025 – February 2026 (estimate) with sessions held weekly for two hours each. The STAR course is subject to cancellation at any time, even after notification of acceptance.
STAR-6 questions will be accepted by email only and must be addressed to the STAR Management Team (Dr. Ursula Koniges at NASA Headquarters and Dr. CJ Johnson at NASA Ames) [email protected] using a subject line that states “STAR-6 Application”. Depending on the nature of received questions, NASA may i) respond on an individual basis by email or ii) may post responses that are intended to address inquiries of broader interest and general clarification in a “Questions and Answers” (Q&A) document on the NSPIRES landing page for STAR. Anonymity of persons and institutions who submit comments will be preserved.
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