University Student Research Challenge (USRC2)

The University Student Research Challenge (USRC2) is a grant opportunity that seeks to challenge students to propose new ideas and concepts relevant to NASA Aeronautics. The challenge 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 to consider: • The challenge is open to students from accredited U.S. colleges or universities. • Proposals are due on November 10, 2022, with subsequent cycles having due dates in February and June 2023. • The challenge requires students to create and implement a crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness about their research. • The solicitation goal can be accomplished through various project ideas, including advancing design, developing technology, or demonstrating a novel concept. • The challenge provides students with grants for their projects.