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DRAFT Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (NNH26ZDA013J) Released for Comment

16 July 2026

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the draft of the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5) as NNH26ZDA013J for public comment.

SSERVI CAN-5 NNH26ZDA013J(https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/NNH26ZDA013J) invites the submission of multi-institutional team-based proposals for research as participating members of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute(SSERVI). 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.

Proposals to this CAN must be anonymous and will be reviewed using dual anonymous peer review (DAPR). Step-2 (full) proposals will be divided into two Volumes. Volume A consists of the anonymous proposal material, while Volume B contains the non-anonymous material. Proposal review, selection, and award will be implemented according to the guidelines set forth in Sections F and G of the funding announcement. Proposed research that complements current CAN-4 Institute Teams, and/or addresses important research areas not currently covered in the Institute will be given strong consideration (see: http://sservi.nasa.gov/sserviteams/). 

A SSERVI Draft CAN 5 Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for July 17th at 1:00 PM ET. During this Pre-Proposal Conference, representatives from the co-sponsoring organizations will provide an overview of SSERVI, the scientific and exploration focuses sought in the CAN, as well as answer community questions. This event will NOT be recorded. The presentation slides will be available after the event at the CAN’s NSPIRES landing page under “Other Documents” as well as on the SSERVI site. Submit questions to be answered during the Pre-Proposal Conference to HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov or via https://arc.cnf.io/sessions/g1c7/#!/dashboard by July 16th. Anonymity of those who submit questions and comments will be preserved.

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