http://cass.jsc.nasa.gov/jove/jovepd.html (Einblicke ins Internet, 10/1995)
JOVE concentrates on institutions of higher education which have had little or no involvement in the nation's aerospace program. In that regard, JOVE is a capability building program, akin to the Nation Science Foundation's EPSCOR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research). The participating universities are expected to use their JOVE research connection as a basis for curriculum development, the enhancement of student research potential and outreach programs to students at that institution and in the broader community served by that institution. The university commitment to the joint venture includes granting release time for one or more faculty member to conduct research during the academic year. A minimum of 25 percent full-time equivalent per faculty member must be obligated to the project to permit adequate research progress. The summer stipends of the faculty are shared, 50% contributed by NASA, 50% by the institution. Student support for the project can vary in category and extent as appropriate for each individual situation. Student salaries are shared equally by NASA and the university up to a maximum of $10,000 per year from NASA. Educational outreach activities are designed by the university, including, but not limited to, special courses, space science survey courses for high school students, and summer space camps at the university for teacher or student enrichment. JOVE utilizes electronic networking to link universities and colleges with the NASA mission database to involve faculty and students in aerospace research. The JOVE experience begins with the first summer when one or more faculty participants spend a 10-week research internship at a NASA center or at a mentor university. This period of research is equivalent to the NASA Summer Faculty Fellowship Program experience. The commitment to the JOVE program by both NASA and the institution of higher education is for three years.