Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH18ZEA001N ULI
D.4 University Leadership Initiative (ULI) is a NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) funding opportunity released as Appendix D.4 under the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2018 solicitation (ROA-2018), posted on the NSPIRES platform as Amendment 1. It is structured as a discretionary grant program under Funding Opportunity Number NNH18ZEA001N and is aimed at supporting science and technology research and development that advances NASA aeronautics priorities. Proposals are requested across seven topic areas tied to ARMD strategic thrusts, with the overall intent of tackling difficult, high-impact aeronautics challenges that benefit from broad, cross-disciplinary university leadership.
A central theme of ULI is leadership by university-led teams, not just in the technical work but also in how the work is organized and managed. The opportunity explicitly encourages teams to frame compelling technical challenges, build interdisciplinary solution approaches, and create internal peer review methods to keep the research rigorous and on track. NASA also emphasizes innovative teaming strategies, which generally means forming strong collaborations across departments, institutions, and relevant partners in ways that increase the reach and usefulness of the research. The program is designed to leverage universities ability to convene diverse expertise, develop new talent, and generate research outcomes that can meaningfully move the state of the art in aeronautics.
Another major expectation is a serious focus on transition and real-world uptake of results. Principal Investigators are expected to actively explore pathways to transition their research during the performance period, rather than waiting until the end. This includes seeking follow-on support and engagement from stakeholders such as NASA programs, other government entities, and especially industry partners who could help mature, demonstrate, or operationalize the outcomes. In other words, the solicitation is not only about producing publishable results; it is also about positioning those results to continue beyond the award and to influence technology development and adoption.
The competition uses a two-step proposal process. Instead of a traditional Notice of Intent (NOI), applicants must submit a Step-A proposal, which serves as the initial required submission. The Step-A deadline listed is May 16, 2018 (the original closing date). NASA also scheduled an Applicants Workshop for April 4, 2018 (12:30 to 3:00 PM Eastern) to provide guidance to potential proposers, hosted online via the provided NASA link with instructions to sign in as a guest using a full name. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to applicants who meet NASA and solicitation requirements, and it is associated with CFDA number 43.002.Apply for NNH18ZEA001N ULI
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "D.4 University Leadership Initiative (ULI)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-03-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-05-16. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the University Leadership Initiative (ULI) opportunity?
D.4 University Leadership Initiative (ULI) is a NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) funding opportunity released as Appendix D.4 under the NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2018 solicitation (ROA-2018). It is posted on the NSPIRES platform as Amendment 1.
Which NASA organization is sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored by NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD).
What is the overall purpose of ULI?
ULI is intended to support science and technology research and development that advances NASA aeronautics priorities, with an emphasis on addressing difficult, high-impact aeronautics challenges that benefit from broad, cross-disciplinary university leadership.
Is this a grant or another type of funding mechanism?
It is structured as a discretionary grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH18ZEA001N.
Where is this opportunity posted and managed?
It is posted on NASA's NSPIRES platform (as Amendment 1).
How many topic areas are available under this opportunity?
Proposals are requested across seven topic areas tied to ARMD strategic thrusts.
What kinds of research projects does ULI want to fund?
The solicitation seeks science and technology research and development aligned to NASA aeronautics priorities, specifically challenging, high-impact aeronautics problems that benefit from cross-disciplinary approaches led by universities.
What does "university leadership" mean in the context of ULI?
ULI emphasizes leadership by university-led teams not only in performing the technical work, but also in how the work is organized and managed. Teams are encouraged to define compelling technical challenges, build interdisciplinary solution approaches, and implement internal peer review methods to keep the research rigorous and on track.
Does the opportunity encourage interdisciplinary or multi-institution teams?
Yes. A central theme is broad, cross-disciplinary leadership, and NASA emphasizes innovative teaming strategies, including collaborations across departments, institutions, and relevant partners.
What are "innovative teaming strategies" in this solicitation?
Based on the provided description, this generally means forming strong collaborations across departments, institutions, and relevant partners in ways that increase the reach and usefulness of the research.
How important is research transition or real-world uptake in ULI?
Transition is a major expectation. Principal Investigators are expected to actively explore pathways to transition their research during the performance period, rather than waiting until the end. The solicitation emphasizes positioning results for continued support and influence on technology development and adoption beyond the award.
Who are potential stakeholders for transition activities?
The opportunity highlights engagement with stakeholders such as NASA programs, other government entities, and especially industry partners who could help mature, demonstrate, or operationalize outcomes.
Is the goal only to produce publications?
No. While rigorous research is expected, the solicitation emphasizes that proposals should also position results to continue beyond the award and influence technology development and adoption.
What proposal process is used (one-step or two-step)?
The competition uses a two-step proposal process.
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
No. Instead of a traditional Notice of Intent (NOI), applicants must submit a Step-A proposal, which serves as the initial required submission.
What is the Step-A proposal deadline provided in the opportunity description?
The Step-A deadline listed is May 16, 2018 (the original closing date).
Was there an applicants workshop associated with this opportunity?
Yes. NASA scheduled an Applicants Workshop for April 4, 2018 from 12:30 to 3:00 PM Eastern, hosted online via a NASA link.
How were applicants expected to join the workshop?
Applicants were instructed to sign in as a guest using a full name.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to applicants who meet NASA and solicitation requirements.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 43.002.
What does it mean that this is "Appendix D.4" under ROA-2018?
It means ULI is published as a specific appendix (D.4) under the broader NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2018 solicitation (ROA-2018), which can include multiple program elements and research opportunity areas.
What kinds of management and quality practices are encouraged for teams?
The opportunity encourages teams to create internal peer review methods to maintain rigor and keep the work on track, along with thoughtful organization and management led by the university team.
What is the overall intent behind leveraging universities in this program?
The program is designed to leverage universities' ability to convene diverse expertise, develop new talent, and generate research outcomes that can meaningfully move the state of the art in aeronautics.
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