University Student Research Challenge (USRC)

Applications Due: June 26, 2025
Federal
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)

This grant provides funding for university students in the U.S. to develop innovative aeronautics projects while also engaging in crowdfunding to support their research efforts.

Description

Amendment 4 to the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2024 NRA has been posted on the NSPIRES web site. University Student Research Challenge (solicitation NNH23ZEA001N-USRC) seeks to challenge students to propose new ideas/concepts that are relevant to NASA Aeronautics. USRC will provide students, from accredited U.S. colleges or universities, with grants for their projects and with the challenge of raising cost share funds through a crowdfunding campaign. The process of creating and implementing a crowdfunding campaign acts as a teaching accelerator - requiring students to act like entrepreneurs and raise awareness about their research among the public. The solicitation goal can be accomplished through project ideas such as advancing the design, developing technology or capabilities in support of aviation, by demonstrating a novel concept, or enabling advancement of aeronautics-related technologies. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are not required for this solicitation. Proposals are due November 7, 2024. Proposals can also be submitted later and evaluated in the second and third cycles. The USRC Q/Info Session and Proposal Workshop will be held on the days/times below. Please join us on TEAMS using the Meeting Link, or call in via +1 256-715-9946,,317928116#. USRC Cycle 1 Information Session/Q September 30, 2024, at 2pm ET USRC Cycle 2 Information Session/Q January 27, 2025, at 2pm ET USRC Cycle 3 Information Session/Q May 12, 2025, at 2pm ET

Eligibility

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Eligible Entities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education

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Timing

Posted Date
September 27, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
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June 26, 2025

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