Research Announcement

Avian Developmental Biology

Flight Experiments

Spacelab Mir-I

This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits proposals to participate in the Avian Developmental Biology Flight Experiments Spacelab-Mir-1. This program provides an opportunity to propose research to investigate changes in animal development during space flight.

Participation in the Avian Developmental Biology Flight Experiments Spacelab Mir- I is open to all individuals and all categories of domestic and foreign organizations, industry, educational institutions, other nonprofit organizations, NASA laboratories, and other Government agencies. Proposals which will enhance or complement the scientific return from research currently being supported by the National Institutes of Health are encouraged. Proposals may be submitted at any time up until January 5, 1994.

Further details relevant to these programs are included in the enclosed appendices. Appendix A provides technical information applicable only to this NRA in the general areas in which proposals are solicited, plus amendatory guidance to Appendix B. Appendix B contains the basic guidance needed for the preparation Of solicited proposals in response to an NRA. Appendix C contains forms for inclusion with proposals submitted in response to this NRA. Appendix D contains a schedule of important events and deadlines related to this NRA.

The following items apply only to this Announcement.

Solicitation Announcement Identifier: NRA 93-OLMSA-06

Submit Proposal to:

Drs. Thora Halstead or Victor Schneider

Life and Biomedical Sciences Division

NASA Headquarters/Code ULR

300 E Stmt, SW

Washington, DC 20546

Copies Required: 20

Selecting Official:

Director, Life and Biomedical Sciences

Division Office of Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications

Proposals due: January 5, 1994