RTX

Limit: 50 (five per RFI)

Please note: Tuesday, November 10 at 4:00pm is the deadline to request a limited submissions ticket for this funding opportunity.

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
E. Madenci (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
B. Revil-Baudard (Materials Science and Engineering)
P. Thome (Material Science and Engineering)
O. Zhupanska (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
F. Tao (Chemistry and Biochemistry)

Advanced Propulsion // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 4
F. Tao (Chemistry and Biochemistry)

Artificial Intelligence // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
H. Yang (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
J. Pacheco (Computer Science)
E. Blanco (Computer Science)
S. Xu (Information Science)
E. Yazdandoost Hamedani (Systems and Industrial Engineering)

Autonomy // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
Q. Burke (Computer Science)
E. Butcher (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering) 
E. Azimi (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
J. Thanga (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
D. Zhao (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)

Digital Lifecycle // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
P. Satam (Systems and Industrial Engineering)
Y. Yu (Information Science)
H. Budinoff (Systems and Industrial Engineering)
E. Lee (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
T. Cerny (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)

Integrated Battlespace // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
J. Rozenblit (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
C. Fucetola (Steward Observatory)
M. Krunz (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
H. Xu (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
E. Azimi (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)

Integrated Power and Thermal Systems // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 4
E. Enikov (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering) 

Intelligent Aviation // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
M. Chertkov (Applied Mathematics)
A. Jalilzadeh (Systems and Industrial Engineering)
S. Shkarayev (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering) 
E. Lee (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
B. Liu (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)

Microelectronics // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
J. Pyun (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
X. Yan (Materials Science and Engineering)
C. Fucetola (Steward Observatory)
S. He (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
Z. Mutlu (Materials Science and Engineering)

Sensing Systems // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
C. Gagatsos (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
K. Kratter (Astronomy)
A. Mahalanobis (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
A. Akoglu (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering)
B. Potter (Materials Science and Engineering)

Limiting Language 
Please note that we are limiting each university to five total applications per RFI.

Program Description

Full sponsor guidelines are available at this box link (NetID login required). 

For questions on this program, please contact Brian Adair, Senior Director of Industry Engagement in the Office of Research and Partnerships.

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: 

1. Sensing Systems
2. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
3. Microelectronics
4. Autonomy
5. Advanced Propulsion
6. Artificial Intelligence
7. Digital Lifecycle
8. Integrated Battlespace
9. Intelligent Aviation
10. 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.

Limit: 25* // Tickets Available: 10

* RTX has invited the University of Arizona to participate in submission to five (5) topic areas (listed below) for funding of up to $100,000/project. Each institution is limited to five (5) submissions per topic area and each tenure track faculty member may request one limited submissions ticket for one topic area. 

Autonomy // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 0
H. Rastgoftar (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
M. Chertkov (Applied Mathematics)
J. Thanga (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
E. Azimi (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
N. Risso  (Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources)

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 1
P. Deymier (Materials Science and Engineering) 
E. Madenci (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
V. Yurkiv (Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
B. Chalifoux (Optical Sciences)

Microelectronics // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 5

Digital Lifecycle // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 3
A. Salado (Systems and Industrial Engineering)
H. Budinoff (Systems and Industrial Engineering)

Integrated Battlespace // Limit: 5 // Tickets Available: 4
B. Bash (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Program and Submission Details:
For more information on each of these topics of interest, login to box and click here. Please note technical data is strictly prohibited. 

The full submissions consists of: 

• Acknowledgement of Terms of Use and agreement that no Technical Data is included.
• 700 Word Description including: relevance of your proposed project to the specific technology needs; how the work will advance the field of research; how the deliverables and outcomes would lead to a continued and deeper research partnership with RTX businesses; opportunities for future collaborations with institutions, organizations, or experts; follow-on funding opportunities and specific funding agencies who would have interest in the technology, and the outcomes necessary to stimulate that interest.
• Scope of Work (SOW) that breaks down the proposed project into tasks explaining in brief terms how you would secure and allocate resources; how you address any risks, including delays; defined tasks and their associated milestones, schedule, and deliverables.
• Budget Form 

Topics of Interest: 

1. Autonomy
2. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
3. Microelectronics
4. Digital Lifecycle
5. Integrated Battlespace

Upcoming Informational Webinars
Please note that webinars will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend and have questions, please contact Christine Gemelli, Director for University Relations and Technical Learning at RTX, at christine.gemelli2@rtx.com. 

New Date:  Microelectronics
Monday November 10, 10 to 11:00 am (Arizona time)
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16124740608?pwd=Vkk3ZWFSM25COUJMeTRNdU83cktNUT09&omn=1600648772&from=addon
Meeting ID: 161 2474 0608 | Passcode: 615506


Integrated Battlespace
Friday November 7, 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Arizona time)
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16124740608?pwd=Vkk3ZWFSM25COUJMeTRNdU83cktNUT09&omn=1618313830&from=addon 
Meeting ID: 161 2474 0608 | Passcode: 615506

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Monday November 17 1pm to 2 pm (Arizona time)
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16124740608?pwd=Vkk3ZWFSM25COUJMeTRNdU83cktNUT09&omn=1613346598&from=addon 
Meeting ID: 161 2474 0608 | Passcode: 615506

Digital Lifecycle
Friday, November 7, 8 am to 9 am (Arizona time)
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16124740608?pwd=Vkk3ZWFSM25COUJMeTRNdU83cktNUT09&omn=1608750769&from=addon
Meeting ID: 161 2474 0608
Passcode: 615506

Autonomy
Friday, November 7, 9 am to 10 am (Arizona time)
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16124740608?pwd=Vkk3ZWFSM25COUJMeTRNdU83cktNUT09&omn=1609280784&from=addon
Meeting ID: 161 2474 0608
Passcode: 615506
 

Limit: 20*// Available: 2

Advanced Product Manufacturing- RFI: Limit: 5 // Available: 0
H. Budinoff (Systems and Industrial Engineering) 
P. Deymier (Materials Science & Engineering)
P. Lucas (Materials Science & Engineering)
M. Shafae (Systems and Industrial Engineering) 
A. Wessman (Materials Science & Engineering)
Advanced Weapon System Capabilities - RFI: Limit 5 // Available: 0
V. Yurkiv (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering)
B. Parent (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering)
B. Potter (Materials Science & Engineering)
B. Revil Baudard (Materials Science & Engineering)
O. Cazacu  (Materials Science & Engineering)
Collaborative Autonomy - RFI: Limit 5// Available: 1
J. Thanga (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering)
H. Rastgoftar (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering)
B. Liu (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
E. Lee (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
High Assurance Networks (HAN)- RFI: Limit 5 // Available: 1
M. Krunz (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
B. Bash (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
J. Thanga (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering)
E. Lee (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

RTX University Research is looking for novel ideas and innovative concepts that are aligned with the specific technology needs stated below. In your application, please provide a 700-word description of the proposed research or technology:

• Clearly outline the relevance of your proposed project to the specific technology needs.
• Articulate how it will advance the field of research.
• Explain how deliverables and outcomes would lead to a continued and deeper research partnership with RTX businesses.
• Discuss opportunities for future collaborations with institutions, organizations or experts.
• Discuss follow-on funding opportunities and specific funding agencies who would have interest in the technology, and the outcomes that will be necessary to stimulate that interest.

Please provide a statement of work (SOW) that breaks down the proposed project into tasks

• Explain in brief terms how you would secure and allocate resources, including facility, equipment, personnel (must include graduate or undergraduate students or both), and any other funding sources that would complement the RTX funding
• Discuss in brief terms how you would address any risks, including potential delays.
• In bullet point format, clearly define tasks and their associated milestones, schedule, and deliverables.

Please provide budget details to include all expected costs to be covered by the RTX funding.