Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZEA001N LEARN1
Apply for NNH14ZEA001N LEARN1
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "E.2 Innovative Concepts for Aviation Leading Edge Aeronautics Research for NASA (LEARN1)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.002 Aeronautics.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2014 and posted on Jun 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "E.2 Innovative Concepts for Aviation - Leading Edge Aeronautics Research for NASA (LEARN1)," was released by NASA Headquarters as part of Amendment 4 to the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NRA). The solicitation was posted on NASA's NSPIRES system and focuses on foundational, early-stage research described in Appendix E.2 that can seed new ideas, methods, and technologies for future aviation capabilities. In practical terms, NASA is looking for proposals that push the front end of the research pipeline: concepts that are innovative and credible, that can be investigated with solid scientific and engineering approaches, and that could grow into more mature aeronautics programs later on.
The LEARN1 opportunity is explicitly organized around alignment with NASA's aeronautics strategy, meaning proposals needed to map clearly to at least one of six strategic thrusts. Those thrusts cover major future needs for aviation: (1) Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations, which targets scaling air traffic and aviation services safely as demand rises; (2) Innovation in Commercial Supersonic Aircraft, aimed at enabling practical supersonic travel with acceptable noise, performance, and operational constraints; (3) Ultra Efficient Commercial Vehicles, which seeks step changes in aircraft efficiency through aerodynamics, structures, materials, and integrated vehicle design; (4) Transition to Low Carbon Propulsion, centered on reducing aviation's climate impact through new propulsion concepts, alternative energy pathways, and enabling systems; (5) Real Time System Wide Safety Assurance, which emphasizes data-driven and real-time approaches to monitoring, predicting, and preventing safety issues across the airspace system; and (6) Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation, focused on autonomy that can be trusted, certified, and integrated into aviation operations, including robust decision-making and resilience to failures or uncertainty. A competitive proposal under this call would typically make a direct case for how the research advances one or more of these thrusts, why it is "leading edge," and what foundational gap it fills.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is a discretionary federal assistance program under CFDA 43.002 (Aeronautics) and allows awards in the form of grants or cooperative agreements. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of award (though proposing leveraged resources can sometimes still be viewed positively depending on program culture and evaluation criteria). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the call was broadly open to different types of entities (for example, universities, companies, nonprofits, research institutions), subject to any specific eligibility details contained in the full announcement text.
The timeline for this specific amendment was clear and relatively tight. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were due July 28, 2014, and full proposals were due August 20, 2014. The opportunity was posted June 12, 2014, with an archive date of August 21, 2014, indicating it was a time-bounded competitive solicitation tied to the ROA 2014 NRA cycle. Anyone preparing a submission would have been expected to use NSPIRES for accessing the full solicitation, instructions, and required forms, and to follow the Appendix E.2 guidance for content, formatting, and compliance.
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, NASA provided points of contact associated with the program and solicitation management, including Dr. Louis Povinelli (Project Scientist), Kestutis C. Civinskas (Deputy Project Manager), and David E. Hahne (NRA Manager), with a note to email questions to the address listed in the full announcement. Overall, the LEARN1 call functioned as a targeted entry point for novel aeronautics research ideas that fit NASA's strategic direction and could help shape the next generation of aviation technologies and operational concepts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "E.2 Innovative Concepts for Aviation - Leading Edge Aeronautics Research for NASA (LEARN1)."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
NASA Headquarters is the issuing agency for this solicitation.
What larger solicitation is LEARN1 part of?
LEARN1 was released as part of Amendment 4 to the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NRA).
Where was the solicitation posted and managed?
The solicitation was posted on NASA's NSPIRES system, which is also where applicants would access the full announcement, instructions, and required forms.
What kind of research is NASA looking for under LEARN1?
NASA is seeking foundational, early-stage research described in Appendix E.2. The emphasis is on innovative, credible concepts that can be investigated using solid scientific and engineering approaches and that can seed methods, technologies, or ideas for future aviation capabilities.
How does LEARN1 fit into NASA's research pipeline?
This opportunity targets the front end of NASA's aeronautics research pipeline, aiming to support novel concepts that could later mature into larger aeronautics programs.
What does it mean that proposals must align with NASA's aeronautics strategy?
Proposals were expected to map clearly to at least one of NASA's six aeronautics strategic thrusts, making a direct case for how the work advances the thrust and what foundational gap it fills.
What are the six strategic thrusts for this opportunity?
The six strategic thrusts are:
- Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations
- Innovation in Commercial Supersonic Aircraft
- Ultra Efficient Commercial Vehicles
- Transition to Low Carbon Propulsion
- Real Time System Wide Safety Assurance
- Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation
What is the "Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations" thrust about?
It targets scaling air traffic and aviation services safely as demand rises, focusing on safe and efficient growth in global aviation operations.
What is the "Innovation in Commercial Supersonic Aircraft" thrust about?
It is aimed at enabling practical supersonic travel, including acceptable noise, performance, and operational constraints.
What is the "Ultra Efficient Commercial Vehicles" thrust about?
It seeks step changes in aircraft efficiency through areas such as aerodynamics, structures, materials, and integrated vehicle design.
What is the "Transition to Low Carbon Propulsion" thrust about?
It focuses on reducing aviation's climate impact through new propulsion concepts, alternative energy pathways, and enabling systems.
What is the "Real Time System Wide Safety Assurance" thrust about?
It emphasizes data-driven and real-time approaches to monitoring, predicting, and preventing safety issues across the airspace system.
What is the "Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation" thrust about?
It focuses on autonomy that can be trusted, certified, and integrated into aviation operations, including robust decision-making and resilience to failures or uncertainty.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 43.002 (Aeronautics).
What type of federal assistance awards are expected?
The listing indicates awards may be made in the form of grants or cooperative agreements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the call was broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any specific eligibility details contained in the full announcement text.
What were the key dates for this amendment?
The opportunity was posted June 12, 2014. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were due July 28, 2014, and full proposals were due August 20, 2014. The archive date was August 21, 2014.
Was a Notice of Intent (NOI) part of the submission timeline?
Yes. A Notice of Intent (NOI) was due July 28, 2014.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due August 20, 2014.
What does the archive date indicate?
The archive date (August 21, 2014) indicates this was a time-bounded competitive solicitation tied to the ROA 2014 NRA cycle.
What appendix governs the research scope and submission guidance?
The research focus and the relevant guidance referenced here are described in Appendix E.2.
What system should applicants use to access instructions and submit required materials?
Applicants were expected to use NASA's NSPIRES system to access the full solicitation, instructions, and required forms, and to follow the Appendix E.2 guidance for content, formatting, and compliance.
Who are the points of contact named for this opportunity?
The points of contact listed include Dr. Louis Povinelli (Project Scientist), Kestutis C. Civinskas (Deputy Project Manager), and David E. Hahne (NRA Manager).
How should questions about the announcement be submitted?
The listing notes that questions should be emailed to the address provided in the full announcement.
What is the main purpose of the LEARN1 call?
LEARN1 serves as a targeted entry point for novel aeronautics research ideas that align with NASA's strategic direction and could help shape the next generation of aviation technologies and operational concepts.
What makes a proposal competitive under this call, based on the description provided?
A competitive proposal would typically make a direct case for alignment to one or more strategic thrusts, explain why the concept is "leading edge," and identify the foundational gap the research addresses, while being credible and investigable with solid scientific and engineering approaches.
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