2027 RTX University Research Program - Ten Topic Areas
Apply to Internal Competition // Limit: 50 (five per topic area) // Tickets Available: 50
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Please note that we are limiting each university to five total applications per RFI.
Program Description
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The RTX University Research Program provides funding for academic research that aligns with RTX strategic technology priorities and long-term development objectives and its three industry-leading businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. These projects help to strengthen and extend our collaborative research relationships with our select university partners. Please read all the information below regarding the process and the timeline for awards.
The ten topics are as follows:
- Sensing Systems
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Microelectronics
- Autonomy
- Advanced Propulsion
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Lifecycle
- Integrated Battlespace
- Intelligent Aviation
- Integrated Power and Thermal Systems
Who can apply?
We accept applications from Principal Investigators (PIs) who meet the eligibility criteria:
- PI’s institution: PIs must belong to a university or educational institution.
- PI’s position: PIs must be a full-time professor (adjunct professors and adjunct researchers are not eligible) or researcher and be eligible to supervise Ph.D. students at the PI’s institution.
- Full professors, associate professors, and assistant professors are eligible to apply.