This page was updated on March 6, 2026
This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitation page compiles opportunities to collaborate with NASA aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems.
Most opportunities to participate in research are officially announced through the web-based NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System, known as NSPIRS. You are encouraged to visit the NSPIRES web site, create an account, and sign up for automated email announcements.
Other types of collaborative opportunities, such as requests for information or academic research competitions, are also included on this page.
This ARMD solicitation page has four major sections:
12 March 2026
Deadline to respond to peer reviewers’ call for NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub proposals.
23 March 2026
NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub Proposal Deadline.
NASA Research and Education Support Services is seeking individuals interested in serving as peer reviewers for the NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub (NAS_Hub) opportunity.
Information about this opportunity, proposal requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found on the NAS_Hub landing page in the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES).
Peer review is an important component of the decision-making process for awarding projects. By involving individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise in the review process, your participation will help identify high-quality projects.
The peer review process is completed in two stages. Proposals are first reviewed individually and anonymously online. When the online review period ends, a panel will convene to discuss the proposals and identify those recommended for funding.
- The online review period is scheduled for March 30-April 10, 2026. The proposal narrative is of 15 pages and every effort will be made not to submit more than 8 proposals. Non-civil servant online reviewers will receive $75 for each proposal review completed and submitted to NSPIRS before the end of the review period.
Comment: If selected as an online reviewer, a mandatory training will be conducted 30 March 2026.
- The virtual panel review is scheduled to take place between the dates of April 20-29, 2026. Specific days have not been selected yet. Non-civil servant panelists will receive an honorarium of $200/day.
Comment: If selected as a virtual panelist, a mandatory training will be conducted 16 April 2026.
Willingness to serve as peer review does not guarantee selection. The selection of reviewers is based on the content of the proposals received. If selected, you will be notified via email with detailed instructions on the process.
If you are interested in participating in the peer review process, please click here to complete the NAS_Hub Reviewer Response Form no later than March 12, 2026.
Inquiries regarding this request should be submitted via email at NAS_Hub@nasaprs.com
This opportunity seeks proposals to establish state or regionally focused skilled technical workforce hubs (NAS_Hubs) that will serve as strategic hubs to develop and retain a skilled technical workforce consistent with the needs of the aerospace industry and NASA mission. The NAS_Hub notice of funding opportunity has been released and can be found in NASA’s Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) on the NAS_Hub landing page.
key dates
- Pre-Proposal Webinar: February 18, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- Office Hours Session: March 3, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
- Proposal Deadline: March 23, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
- Anticipated Award Notification: June 2026
about the opportunity
The rapid expansion of the space economy and renewed national priorities in human space exploration have created an urgent demand for a strong skilled technical workforce – individuals in critical science and engineering-based roles that do not require a bachelor’s degree. To address the nationwide shortage and ensure American competitiveness in aerospace and defense, NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement is launching the NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub (NAS_Hub) initiative.
Through this notice, NASA is looking for leading organizations to establish the following hubs:
- Collaborate with aerospace employers to align education and training with industry-defined workforce needs.
- Partner with community colleges and high school career and technical education programs to provide practical, industry-aligned learning experiences.
- Coordinate with state or regional workforce development systems.
- Create clear and sustainable employment pathways into high-demand aerospace technical careers.
NAS_Hubs will serve as the focal point to align academia, workforce, industry and government partners to accelerate workforce readiness over the three-year period of the demonstration.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- State, county, city, township, special district, and tribal governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- non profit organization
- For-profit organizations and small businesses
Proposals should include partnerships with at least the following:
- Three aerospace industry partners are supporting NASA’s work
- Community College Career and Technical Education Programs
- High School Career and Technical Education Program
- State or regional workforce development system
- NASA center or other NASA facility
award notice
- Maximum Annual Award: : $500,000
- Maximum total award: $1,500,000 over three years
- Cost sharing: not required
how to apply
Proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES. Registration in NSPIRES and an active SAM.gov registration is required.
Pre-Proposal Webinar and Technical Support
NASA will host an interactive pre-proposal webinar for the NAS_Hub opportunity on February 18, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. This session will provide an in-depth overview of this funding opportunity, including program goals, eligibility requirements, proposal preparation guidance, and submission tips. Proposers will also have the opportunity to receive technical assistance and clarification from NASA staff. Before attending the webinar, proposers are strongly encouraged to review the full NAS_Hub notice and regularly check the NAS_Hub landing page in NSPIRES for updates and additional guidance.
Please note that Registration required For the webinar. Connection details will be provided upon completion of registration. Webinar dates, times, registration links and connection information will be posted on the NAS_Hub landing page in NSPIRES, which will also include recordings and presentation materials from the webinar after the event for those unable to attend.
office hours session
March 3, 2026, 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET
Last opportunity for questions before proposal deadline. Join the office hours session here.
contact information
For technical support with NSPIRES
The NSPIRES Help Desk is available Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm ET
(202)479-9376
nspires-help@nasaprs.com
program contact
Maria Arredondo
Next Gen STEM Program Manager
NASA Office of STEM Engagement
Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters
Email: NAS_Hub@nasaprs.com
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View the full ACERO RFI announcement here.
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Interested parties were requested to submit a response to this notice along with an information package via https://nari.arc.nasa.gov/acero-rfi by 4 pm ET, October 15, 2023. Submissions were accepted only from US companies.
View the full AAM RFI announcement here.
This request for information is being used to gather market research for NASA to make informed decisions about potential partnership strategies and future research to enable advanced air mobility (AAM). NASA is seeking information from public, private, and academic organizations to determine the technical needs and community interests that may lead to future requests regarding AAM research and development.
This special RFI is one of several planned opportunities for formal feedback or participation on NASA’s AAM mission-related efforts to help develop these requirements and enable AAM.
Responses to date for this RFI close at 6pm EST on February 1, 2025.
Advanced Air Vehicles Program Fellowship Opportunities
(See full ROA-2025 NRA Amendment 1 text here.)
This announcement seeks proposals from accredited US institutions for research training grants to begin the academic year. This notice of funding opportunity is designed to support independently conceived research projects by highly qualified graduate students in disciplines essential to helping advance NASA’s mission, thus giving these students the opportunity to directly contribute to progress in STEM-related fields of study. These opportunities focus on innovation and the generation of measurable research results that contribute to NASA’s current and future science and technology goals.
Revision 1 seeks research proposals to address the key challenges summarized in the Elements section at the end of the document, and which reference NASA’s Hypersonic Technology Project.
Reflecting FY 2026 budget changes, the transformative equipment and technology project opportunities originally described in this announcement were canceled. Proposals referring to this project will not be evaluated.
Notice of intent is not required.
A budget statement is required for each proposal, detailing the allocation of prize money by year. The budget document may follow any format or template provided by the applicant’s institution. Two pre-proposal teleconferences will be held for potential proposers and links to the meetings will be posted on NSPIRES.
Proposals were due by June 11, 2025 at 5pm EDT.
Competition for NRA awards is open to both academia and industry.
Current open solicitations for ARMD research opportunities are ROA-2024 and ROA-2025.
Here is some general information to know about the NRA process.
- NRA requests are issued by NASA Headquarters through the web-based NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRS).
- All NRA technical functions are defined and managed by project teams within these four programs: Advanced Air Vehicles Program, Airspace Operations and Security Program, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, and Transformative Aeronautical Concepts Program.
- The NRA awards originate from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, Ames Research Center in California, Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.
- Competition for the NRA Awards is full and open.
- Participation is open to all categories of organizations including academic institutions, industry and non-profits.
- Any updates or amendments to the NRA are posted on the appropriate NSPIRS web pages as noted in the Revisions section below.
- ARMD sends notifications of NRA updates through the NSPIRES email system. To receive these email notifications, you must be a registered user of NSPIRES. However, note that NASA is not responsible for inadvertently failing to provide notification of future NRAs. Parties are responsible for regularly checking the NSPIRS website for updated NRAs.
