For Researchers: Letters From SARA
Solar System
Jan 12, 2023
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for NASA grantees attending LPSC 2023 allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging, although it's expected to be above the approved GSA amount. This waiver does not supersede the travel policy of your institution if it is... Read More
Dec 22, 2021
This is a waiver for those with SMD federal assistance awards allowing them to be reimbursed for up to $239/night plus tax for lodging for The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference on March 7-11, 2022, if not contradicted by the travel policy of their organization. Note, I have specified grants (... Read More
Solar System, Earth’s Space Environment, Earth
Oct 26, 2021
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for NASA grantees attending the 2021 AGU meeting in New Orleans, allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging, although it's expected to be above the approved GSA amount. Note, I have specified grants (including cooperative... Read More
Solar System, Planets of Our Solar System
Nov 13, 2019
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for NASA grantees attending LPSC 2020 allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging, although it's expected to be above the approved GSA amount. Note, I have specified grants (including cooperative agreements). This may also... Read More
Universe, Earth, Sun, Solar System
Oct 21, 2019
The success of scientists depends upon their ability to obtain funding. One of the largest challenges is to create strong proposals. Using Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) from NASA Science Mission Directorate as a template, this presentation will focus on teaching the... Read More
Sun
May 16, 2019
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for grantees attending the 2019 Coupling, Energetics and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) and Geospace Environment Modeling Summer Workshop (GEM) allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging (within limits, see below... Read More
Feb 7, 2019
An audio recording of the Town Hall is available for download along with the presentation slides and answers to frequently asked questions.
Feb 5, 2019
Please join NASA Science Mission Directorate leadership for a virtual community town hall on February 7, 2019 at 2 pm eastern time. We will provide updates on activities related to the recent government shutdown and return to normal operations.
The town hall will be broadcast via Webex. Audio-only... Read More
Nov 7, 2018
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for grantees attending AGU Fall Meeting Fall Meeting in Washington D.C. allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging (within limits, see below), although it's expected to be above the approved GSA amount. Note, I have... Read More
Oct 19, 2018
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for grantees attending LPSC 2019 allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging, although it's expected to be above the approved GSA amount. Note, I have specified grants (including cooperative agreements). This may also apply... Read More
Aug 1, 2018
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for grantees attending Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) 50th Annual Meeting allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging (within limits, see below), although it's expected to be above the approved GSA amount. Note, I... Read More
Nov 9, 2017
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for grantees attending LPSC 2018 allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging, although it's expected to be above the approved GSA amount. Note, I have specified grants (including cooperative agreements). This may also apply... Read More
Nov 9, 2017
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for grantees allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging, although it's expected to be above per diem. Note, I have specified grants (including cooperative agreements). This may also apply to those traveling on NASA... Read More
Jul 18, 2017
This letter from SARA is to issue a waiver for grantees allowing them to be reimbursed out of their grants for their actual lodging, although it's expected to be above per diem. Note, I have specified grants (including cooperative agreements). This may also apply to those traveling on NASA... Read More