University Student Research Challenge (USRC)
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, 202 4. Proposals can also be submitted later and evaluated in the second and third cycles.
The USRC Q&A/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&A:
September 30, 2024, at 2pm ET USRC Cycle 2 Information Session/Q&A:
January 27, 2025, at 2pm ET USRC Cycle 3 Information Session/Q&A:
May 12, 2025, at 2pm ET
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, 202 4. Proposals can also be submitted later and evaluated in the second and third cycles.
The USRC Q&A/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&A:
September 30, 2024, at 2pm ET USRC Cycle 2 Information Session/Q&A:
January 27, 2025, at 2pm ET USRC Cycle 3 Information Session/Q&A:
May 12, 2025, at 2pm ET
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Office: NASA Headquarters
Estimated Funding: $935,224
Office: NASA Headquarters
Estimated Funding: $935,224
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Click on the following link to see the full text of the announcement for this funding opportunity.
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={F97021D4-09B1-92EF-44F9-692818541E49}&path=&method=init
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Quickest way to resolve questions about the USRC Appendix is to e-mail questions to:
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2024-09-20
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2025-07-26
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
Learn How to Identify and Avoid Grant Scams
