Opportunities to Collaborate with NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD)
NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) offers numerous opportunities for collaboration and contribution to advanced aeronautics research. These opportunities aim to enable innovative and improved air transportation systems. Below, we present a summary of key opportunities along with important dates, followed by detailed information about each one.
University Student Research Challenge
Key Date: November 7, 2024
Advanced Air Mobility
Key Date: February 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. EST
General Announcement of Request for Information
Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations
NASA is leveraging this Request for Information (RFI) to identify technologies that can address significant challenges faced by the wildland firefighting community. The focus areas include data collection, airborne connectivity and communication solutions, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) traffic management, aircraft operations, and autonomy. Responses to this RFI will help shape future collaborative demonstrations and partnerships.
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2023, by 4 p.m. ET. Submissions are only accepted from U.S. companies and must be submitted via NASA’s ACERO RFI page. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.
For more details, view the full RFI Announcement here.
General Advanced Air Mobility Announcement of Request for Information
This RFI aims to gather market research to inform NASA’s decisions about potential partnership strategies and research directions to enable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). NASA seeks input from public, private, and academic institutions to identify technical needs and community interests for future AAM research and development.
Response Deadline: February 1, 2025, by 6 p.m. EST.
For more details, view the full RFI announcement here.
NASA Research Announcement (NRA) Process
ARMD uses the NRA process to invite proposals for foundational research aimed at enhancing NASA’s core capabilities. The competition is open to both academic institutions and industry participants.
Current Solicitations
- ROA-2023
- ROA-2024
General Information about NRA Process
- NRA solicitations are published through NASA’s NSPIRES system.
- Technical work is managed by project teams within four key programs: Advanced Air Vehicles Program, Airspace Operations and Safety Program, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, and Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program.
- Awards originate from NASA’s Langley Research Center, Ames Research Center, Glenn Research Center, and Armstrong Flight Research Center.
- Participation is open to all categories of organizations, including educational institutions, industry, and nonprofits.
- Any updates or amendments to NRAs are posted on the NSPIRES web pages.
- Notifications of updates are sent through the NSPIRES email system. Interested parties must be Registered Users of NSPIRES to receive these notifications.
Amendments to NRA
Amendment 1
This amendment to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2024 NRA is available on the NSPIRES website. The announcement solicits proposals from accredited U.S. institutions for research training grants, focusing on innovation and measurable research results that align with NASA’s science and technology goals.
Proposal Deadline: April 30, 2024, by 5 p.m. ET.
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 2
The University Leadership Initiative (ULI) allows university teams to exercise leadership by proposing unique technical challenges, defining multi-disciplinary solutions, and applying innovative teaming strategies. Proposals are sought in six ULI topic areas.
Step-A Proposal Deadline: May 29, 2024
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 3
The Commercial Supersonic Technology initiative seeks proposals for a fuel injector design concept and fabrication for testing at NASA Glenn Research Center. The goal is to advance low NOx supersonic cruise technology while meeting reasonable NOx emissions during landing and take-off.
Proposal Deadline: May 31, 2024, by 5 p.m. EDT.
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 4
The University Student Research Challenge (USRC) encourages students to propose innovative ideas relevant to NASA Aeronautics. This initiative provides grants and challenges students to raise cost-share funds through crowdfunding, teaching them entrepreneurial skills.
Proposal Deadline: November 7, 2024.
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 5 (Expired)
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 4 (Expired)
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 3 (Expired)
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 2 (Expired)
For more information, view the full text here.
Amendment 1 (Expired)
For more information, view the full text here.
Conclusion
NASA’s ARMD provides a wealth of opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the field of aeronautics. From student research challenges to advanced air mobility projects, these solicitations invite participation from a wide range of organizations and institutions. By engaging with these initiatives, participants can contribute to groundbreaking research and technological advancements in aeronautics.
For more information and to stay updated on these opportunities, regularly check the NSPIRES website for the latest solicitations and amendments.
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