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NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI) provides an opportunity for the U.S. university community to receive NASA funding and take the lead in building their own teams and setting their own research agenda with goals that support and complement NASA aeronautics research goals.

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The Request for Proposals for the next round of ULI selections is open. Step-A proposals are due July 6, 2023. Click on the arrow to find more information.

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