University Leadership Initiative (ULI)
ID: 352715Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

NASA Headquarters (NASA-HQ)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352715

Additional Information

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={960038D4-0445-BE62-DC67-C4944112A482}&path=&method=init
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    Description

    NASA Headquarters is offering the University Leadership Initiative (ULI), a federal grant opportunity aimed at fostering technical and organizational leadership among university teams in addressing unique challenges in aeronautics. Proposals are sought in six specific topic areas, including safe and efficient global operations, innovation in commercial high-speed aircraft, and assured autonomy for aviation transformation, among others. This initiative is crucial for advancing research and development in aeronautics, with a two-step proposal submission process that begins with a mandatory Step-A proposal due by May 29, 2024. Interested applicants can find additional information and submit inquiries via email to HQ-UnivPartnerships@mail.nasa.gov, and are encouraged to participate in an Applicant’s Workshop scheduled for April 3, 2024.

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