University Student Research Challenge – $80,000 – due Feb 24, 2022 and Jun 23, 2022

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program – $9,300,000 – due Sept 9, annually
January 3, 2022
Wireless, STEM, and Radio Technology Education Project Grants – $3000 – accepted year-round
January 3, 2022

Sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Eligibility:            Public, Private

Award(s):           Grants up to $80,000 are awarded

Deadline(s):       Applications are due November 11, 2021; February 24, 2022; and June 23, 2022.

Focus:   Technology Equipment/Devices

Grade Level(s):  Higher Ed

Content Area(s):             Science

State(s):              National

Description:       The NASA University Student Research Challenge supports teams of undergraduate and graduate students proposing new aeronautics ideas and concepts. Goals are to provide students with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research of emerging aeronautics-related technologies.

Proposals should focus on one of the following themes:

• Assured autonomy for aviation transformation.

• Innovation in commercial supersonic aircraft.

• In-time system-wide safety assurance.

• Safe, efficient growth in global operations.

• Safe, quiet, and affordable vertical lift air vehicles.

• Ultra-efficient subsonic transports.

Eligible applicants are accredited US institutions of higher education submitting proposals on behalf of undergraduate or graduate student teams, including universities, four-year colleges, community colleges, and other two-year institutions. Faculty may serve as team mentors or participants. Cost sharing using crowdfunding platforms is required. Applications must be submitted online.

Contact:              Andrew Garza, Technical Point of Contact

NASA Headquarters

300 East St. SW

Washington, DC 20546-0001

Phone: 202.479.9376

Email: andrew.garza@nasa.gov; nspires-help@nasaprs.com

Website:              https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId=%7BEBD27CEB-FC4C-3C8F-15E7-6E0B3CF14F98%7D&path=&method=init