D.5 University Student Research Challenge (USRC)

The University Student Research Challenge (USRC) is a grant opportunity that challenges students to propose new ideas and concepts relevant to NASA Aeronautics. The program provides students with grants for their projects and requires them to create and implement a crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness about their research. The solicitation goal can be accomplished through project ideas such as advancing the design, developing technology, or demonstrating a novel concept in support of aviation. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The program is open to students from accredited U.S. colleges or universities. • Three-page proposals are due on June 22, 2023, for the first cycle, with subsequent cycles having different due dates. • The program requires students to create and implement a crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness about their research. • The solicitation goal is to advance the design, develop technology, or demonstrate a novel concept in support of aviation. • The program provides students with grants for their projects.