Selection round
ULI Round 2
Timeline
What happened in this round
Round 2 Solicitation
NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) announced a new opportunity for universities and their research partners to contribute toward NASA research goals. This opportunity is now closed.
Solitications on NSPIRES released
The ULI - Round 2 Solicitation was released on NSPIRES on March 21, 2018. Step A Proposals were due May 16, 2018.
Applicant's Workshop
NASA hosted an Applicant’s Workshop for ULI-2018 on April 4, 2018. The workshop provided an opportunity for interested parties to better understand ULI-2018 solicitation’s intent, scope, and selection criteria.
Interested parties were invited to submit their questions in advance to hq-univpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov. The briefing was live-streamed and can be accessed in the table below along with additional information.
The Interested Partners List was provided to help connect potential applicants. For further information on the University Leadership Initiative, please contact hq-univpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov.
Awards
The ARMD announced 3 selections for awards.
ULI Lunch and Learn
On July 9-10, 2019 representatives of the three Round 2 ULI teams briefed congressional staff on their research topics, team approach, and expectations for their ULI experience. Team leads accompanied by their students visited congressional offices, including a briefing to House Science Committee staff.
Kickoff Meeting
With NASA in attendance, all ULI awardees hosted their kickoff meetings in 2019.
Portfolio
Awards
Advanced Aviation Manufacturing
Advanced Aviation Manufacturing
Transition to Alternative Propulsion and Energy