ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated June 23)
Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.
Most opportunities to participate in research are officially announced through the Web-based NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System, better known as NSPIRES. 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 those involving Requests for Information or academic research contests, also are included on this page. This ARMD Solicitations page has four major sections: Quick list of open solicitations with key dates listed. Current open solicitations with more details and helpful links. Closed solicitations in case it is helpful to see other examples of the kind of research opportunities NASA Aeronautics makes available. Summary of NASA’s Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA) selection process. Upcoming Key Dates August 3, 2026Deadline for proposals on Open Fan Flight Demonstrations NRA Currently Open Solicitations NASA Research Announcement – Development Plan for Open Fan Flight Demonstration – OPEN As part of NASA’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program, the Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools project endeavors to advance knowledge, technologies, and concepts that enable accelerated introduction of radical aircraft and engine technologies across a range of vehicle classes. This is achieved through partnerships with industry to ensure that these technologies are applicable to planned products to increase the chances of inclusion in future aircraft systems. This research announcem