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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS (ROA- 2026)

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The Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2026, announcement NNH26ZEA001N, is a solicitation by NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) for foundational and system-level research. The program anticipates awarding approximately 13 grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts with a total funding pool of 37 million dollars, with individual awards ranging from 80,000 to 8 million dollars. Awards are expected in FY26 and FY27. The scope of work is organized around six strategic thrusts: safe and efficient global operations, commercial high-speed aircraft innovation, ultra-efficient subsonic transports, vertical lift air vehicles, system-wide safety assurance, and assured autonomy for aviation transformation. Eligible applicants include U.S. and non-U.S. educational institutions, industry, nonprofits, and government entities, provided they maintain active registration in SAM.gov. Proposals are evaluated based on three equally weighted factors: intrinsic merit, relevance to ROA 2026 objectives, and cost realism and reasonableness. Applicants must submit a Data Management Plan and adhere to strict formatting and submission guidelines via NSPIRES or Grants.gov. Post-award administration requires compliance with 2 CFR 200 and 1800, the NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreement Manual, and specific reporting requirements for peer-reviewed manuscripts.

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NASA offers $37 million for 13 aeronautics research projects during 2026-2027, with strict eligibility.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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NASA ROA 2026 Research Opportunities in Aeronautics NOFO

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
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.................................3 3. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................3 B. Eligibility.......................................................................................................... 4 1. Eligible Applicants .......................................................................................................4 2. Cost Sharing ................................................................................................................6 3. Other Eligibility Criteria ...............................................................................................6 C. Program Description ........................................................................................ 7 D. Application Contents and Format ..................................................................... 8 E. Submission Requirements and Deadlines ........................................................ 10 F. Application Review Information ..................................................................... 11 1. Application Evaluation Criteria .................................................................................. 11 2. Review and Selection Process .................................................................................... 12 G. Award Notices ............................................................................................... 14 1. Notice of Award ........................................................................................................ 14 H. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ............................................... 14 1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ...................................................... 14 2. NASA Terms and Conditions ...................................................................................... 15 3. Funding Restrictions .................................................................................................. 15 4. Environmental Statement ......................................................................................... 16 5. Reporting.................................................................................................................. 17 I. Other Information ............................................................................................. 17


3 FY 2026 ARMD NOFO

A. Basic Information 1. Funding Details
Anticipated Funding for the NOFO $37 million Anticipated Number of Awards 13 Awards Expected Dollar Value/Funding Range of Awards Approximately $0.08 - $8 million per Award Anticipated Award Date FY26 & FY27
2. Executive Summary
This NASA Research Announcement (NRA), entitled RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS (ROA) – 2026, solicits foundational and system-level research in support of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD), National Aeronautics and Space Administra

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