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NASA University Leadership Initiative is sponsored by NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). This program initiates new collaborations between NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) and domestic universities.
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NASA University Leadership Initiative A new type of interaction between NASA and Universities ULI was created to initiate new collaborations between NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) and domestic universities, where university communities take the lead and build their own teams while setting their own research paths.
This program seeks new, innovative ideas that can support the NASA ARMD portfolio and the United States aviation community. NASA hosted the ULI Applicants Workshop (Round 9) on Wednesday April 30, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 p. m.
ET. The workshop provided an opportunity for interested parties to better understand the solicitation’s intent, scope, and selection criteria. Watch Replay View Partners Learn more about the latest solicitation → We are pleased to announce that the selections for Round 8 have been made!
Achieving aviation outcomes defined in the ARMD Strategic Implementation Plan through NASA-complementary research Research results to an appropriate range of stakeholders that lead to a continuation of the research Provide broad opportunities for workforce development by targeting students at different levels, including community college, undergraduate, and graduate, to participate in aeronautics research and relevant educational opportunities Promote increased educational institution participation in expanding the aeronautics research ecosystem MISSION By addressing the most complex challenges associated with ARMD strategic thrusts, universities will accelerate progress toward achievement of high impact outcomes while leveraging their capability to bring together the best and brightest minds across many disciplines.
In order to transition their research, Principal Investigators (PIs) are expected to actively explore transition opportunities and pursue follow-on funding from stakeholders and industrial partners during the course of the award.
ULI provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise technical and organizational leadership in proposing unique technical challenges, defining interdisciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative teaming strategies to strengthen the research impact. ULI is an initiative under the Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (TACP). Learn about TACP Contact ULI
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Domestic universities and their teams; community colleges, undergraduate, and graduate levels welcome for workforce development components. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NASA University Leadership Initiative is funded by NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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