University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics TEES/JHTO-RPP-2025-001

University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics TEES/JHTO-RPP-2025-001

Please see the full solicitation for complete information about the funding opportunity. Below is a summary assembled by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO).

Program Summary

The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO), in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and the UCAH, is soliciting for Prototype Project Proposals (PPPs) supporting projects that will accelerate hypersonics technology development, develop the nation’s future hypersonics workforce, and facilitate the transition of ready technologies into operational capabilities.

The Project Technology Areas are listed below. Reference the full solicitation for complete details and descriptions.

• Topic 1: Improved Sub-scale Hypersonic Air-breathing Propulsion Test Capabilities
• Topic 2: Digital Twin Architecture for Hypersonic Air-Breathing System and Mission Design Trade Studies
• Topic 3: Shock Properties of Additively Manufactured Materials (AMM)
• Topic 4: Experimental & Model-Based Endothermic Fuel Properties
• Topic 5: Ceramic Testing for Hypersonic Vehicles
• Topic 6: Mitigation of Thermal Degradation in Hypersonic Windows
• Topic 7: Networking and Collaborative Communications

Deadlines

• CU Internal Deadline: 11:59pm MT September 2, 2025
• Sponsor Notice of Intent Deadline: 3:00pm MT October 1, 2025
• Sponsor Prototype Proposal Deadline: 3:00pm MT October 31, 2025

Internal Application Requirements (all in PDF format)

• Work Statement (3 pages maximum): Please include the following components: 1) Abstract including Topic Number; 2) Objectives Statement; 3) Research Narrative; 4) Background and Overview of Proposed Project; 5) Technical approach, including clearly defined prototype solution; 6) Schedule and Deliverables; 7) Workforce Development/Student Involvement; 8) Place(s) of Performance; and 9) Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Materials/High Performance Computing Requirements
• PI Curriculum Vitae
• Budget Overview (1 page maximum): A basic budget outlining project costs is sufficient; detailed OCG budgets are not required.

To access the online application, visit: https://cuboulderovcr.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/7096/home

Eligibility

There are no special eligibility requirements.

Limited Submission Guidelines

The university is limited to leading three PPPs.

Award Information

• Award Ceiling (Topics 1-6): Approximately $500K per year/per award
• Award Ceiling (Topic 7): Approximately $1.5M per year/per award
• Award Duration: 3 years