Research Submission

Submit a Research Proposal

Complete the form below to submit your research proposal for review. Proposals are reviewed monthly and scheduled based on available crew windows.

Project Information

Proposal Title *

Principal Investigator *

Institution *

Contact Email *

Preferred Crew Window

Science Discipline *

Research Details

Abstract *

Provide a concise summary of your research objectives and expected outcomes.

Methodology *

Describe the step-by-step procedures the crew will follow.

Research Classification

Research Type *

Is this original research or are you replicating/extending prior work?

Original Work

Novel research exploring new trade spaces or methodologies

Replication Work

Reproducing or extending prior research results

Safety & Environment

Certified Safety Protocols & Tools

List any certified tools or risk mitigation measures your team will use. Example: "We will be using EVALink to monitor crew movements during EVA operations."

Environmental Impact *

Will this experiment alter the environment at MDRS or the surrounding area in any way?

Requirements & Deliverables

Equipment & Resource Requirements

Data Formats & Deliverables

Specify the types of data you expect to collect and format preferences.

Literature Review & Prior Research

Include relevant citations, prior MDRS crews working on similar topics, and prior research with sentences explaining relevance.

Sponsors & Commercial Interests

Disclose any funding sources, commercial partnerships, or industry affiliations relevant to this research.

Ethical Approval

Does your proposal require ethical approval or an IRB? *

No, I assert that ethical approval is not required

Yes, I assert that ethical approval is required

Standards Compliance

IGSA STD-1 Conformance Level *

Self-indicate your proposal's alignment with the International Guidelines and Standards for Space Analogs (IGSA-STD-1, Section 6.1.3).

Not meeting the standard

Research does not currently align with IGSA STD-1 requirements

Partially meeting the standard

Some aspects align with IGSA STD-1; gaps identified

Fully meeting the standard

Research fully complies with all IGSA STD-1 requirements

By submitting, you agree to the program's terms and that you will acknowledge and address any feedback provided on your proposal.