The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is offering a grant to U.S. universities to create a Center for High-Speed Aerothermoelasticity. This center will focus on research in high-speed fluid mechanics, thermal transport, and structural sciences. The goal is to solve complex problems related to aerothermoelasticity, which is crucial for the Air Force's missions. The center should have a team of up to ten investigators and is encouraged to partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S. institutions of higher education that can assemble a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. The team should include experts in fluid dynamics, thermal transport, and structural mechanics. The principal investigator must be a full-time employee of the university and not a contractor.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals from non-U.S. institutions
- Proposals from individuals or non-academic organizations
- Principal investigator not employed full-time by the university
- Involvement of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers
- Involvement of DoW Laboratories
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Interdisciplinary team roster
- Partnership agreements with HBCUs (if applicable)
- Budget plan
- Proof of university's eligibility
- Principal investigator's employment verification
- Letters of support from partner institutions
Cautions
- Ensure the proposal is unclassified
- Strongly consider partnerships with HBCUs
- Focus on interdisciplinary collaboration
- Demonstrate capability in computational, theoretical, and experimental approaches
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are U.S. public and state institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status. The principal investigator must be employed full-time by the university in a regular, non-contractor role. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers and DoW Laboratories are not eligible to apply.
Overview
This grant is for U.S. institutions of higher education that can assemble a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. The team should include experts in fluid dynamics, thermal transport, and structural mechanics. The principal investigator must be a full-time employee of the university and not a contractor.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals from non-U.S. institutions
- Proposals from individuals or non-academic organizations
- Principal investigator not employed full-time by the university
- Involvement of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers
- Involvement of DoW Laboratories
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to establish and operate a university-led research center focusing on high-speed aerothermoelasticity. This includes costs associated with computational simulations, theoretical modeling, and ground experiments.
Total Program Funding
$13,750,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Apr 2, 2027(152 days)
- Archive Date
- May 2, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a U.S. institution of higher education
- Assemble a multidisciplinary team of up to ten investigators
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal
- Include a budget plan within the award range
- Secure partnership with HBCUs if possible
- Prepare employment verification for the principal investigator
- Gather letters of support from partner institutions