Seed Funding Initiative

RSI Seed Funding Initiative
The Rice Space Institute (RSI) aims to expand our understanding of the Universe and our presence within it through fundamental research in space exploration and discovery. RSI is pleased to offer funding opportunities to advance this vision, promote space-related research, and stimulate the growth of external funding.

Please review the eligibility requirements before filling out this form. Your proposal will be evaluated by the RSI faculty steering committee based on its practical feasibility, potential to lead to external funding, and resonance with the Rice Space Institute's vision to expand our understanding of the universe and our presence within it.

Proposals are due on or before Monday, June 2nd, at 11:59pm.

For questions or additional information, please contact us at space@rice.edu or origins2habitability@rice.edu.
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(If you are applying as a team, please list as many of your group members as possible.)
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Please upload a project description of no more than four pages (in 12-point type font), including figures (PDF Format Required)*

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Please upload an expense budget indicating how the requested funds will be expended (PDF Format Required)*

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Please upload a document outlining the metrics defining success. (PDF Format Required)*

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Please upload a bio sketch for each contributing applicant of no more than two pages. (PDF Format Required)*

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Please upload a concise (1-page) strategy outlining the path to larger funding, pinpointing essential milestones and actions. (PDF Format Required)*

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RSI Seed Funding Initiative