The NAI team, Virtual Planetary Laboratory (VPL), is interested in how to determine if planets orbiting others stars exhibit signs of life, “biosignatures.” To foster further research into planetary biosignatures, […]
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Call for Nominations – Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group
The Astrophysics Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is pleased to issue this open call for nominations to serve on the Executive Committee of NASA’s Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group, […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), NASA Astrobiology Program
NASA Astrobiology Strategic Plan Update
The 2014 Astrobiology Strategic Plan is now under construction. It has involved the community in online and face-to-face discussions. Twenty-one working documents have been generated that encompassed research themes as […]
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Notice of release of draft text of the NASA Astrobiology Institute
Cycle 7 Cooperative Agreement Notice NNH13ZDA010J: On or about July 3, 2013 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate is releasing a Draft Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) […]
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Developing a New Astrobiology Roadmap
The NASA Astrobiology Program has begun the process of developing a new Astrobiology Roadmap to chart the future directions of astrobiology research. During the month of May, NASA hosted a […]
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Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology 2013 Selections
The NAI is pleased to announce selections for the 2013 Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology. Elena Amador, University of Washington Examining the microbial habitability […]
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Astrobiology Program Early Career Collaboration Award 2013 Selections
The NASA Astrobiology Program Early Career Collaboration Award offers research-related travel support for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Applicants are encouraged to use these resources to circulate among two or […]
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Minority Institution Research Support (MIRS) Program 2013 Selections
The Astrobiology Program has selected 5 faculty members from minority serving institutions to conduct research in the labs of NASA Astrobiology Program researchers as part of the Minority Institution Research […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Conferences and Meetings, Education and Outreach
AbGradCon 2013
The 10th annual Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon), an interdisciplinary conference organized by and for graduate students and early career scientists, will be held at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada […]
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Research Space Scientist Position Available at NASA Ames Research Center
The Exobiology Branch (Code SSX) at NASA Ames Research Center is currently seeking interested applicants for the position of Research Space Scientist. The incumbent is responsible for conducting microbiological and/or […]