JCATI 2027–28 Request for Proposals (FY28 Awards) supports university–industry teams and engineering students in advancing aerospace technologies to solve Washington companies’ industry-defined problems.
The 2026 supplemental RFP, due February 27, 2026, has been replaced by the 2027–28 RFP, now open and due February 26, 2027, at 5 PM PST. The new call covers TRL 3–7 rather than 4–7, requires no cost share, and changes other application details.
Early-Stage Investigator supports early-career faculty in space-related research, building capacity and preliminary data for future funding while engaging students in mentored research.
FCAT University Research Awards support university researchers studying emerging technologies, especially AI in financial services, to inform future financial systems, product design and usability.
The FAA offers research grants to universities and non-profits for innovative aviation studies in areas like air traffic control, safety, weather, and human factors.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research seeks a U.S. university-led team of up to ten investigators to establish a center studying high-speed fluid mechanics, thermal transport, and structural mechanics.
The Army AI2C seeks proposals for fundamental AI research and development, spanning basic to advanced levels, to support new technologies and translational research.