Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN)-5 solicits multi-institutional team-based proposals for research as participating members of the Institute.
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.
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for SSERVI CAN-5 has been posted on the NSPIRES page for SSERVI CAN-5 under “Other Documents”
Step-1 proposals are due September 29, 2026, and Step-2 proposals are due December 4, 2026.
Questions may be directed to HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov up to 14 calendar days prior to the Step-2 proposal due date.
Astrobiology, Astrogeology,
