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Academic Initiative

2021 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Competition

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The BIG Idea Challenge is managed by the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

01/18/2022
https://bigidea.nianet.org

Program Overview

Program Benefits

A variety of award sizes is expected (up to $180,000 max), depending on the scope of the work proposed. Proposers are encouraged to request what is actually needed to conduct the proposed work.

Program Contact

bigidea@nianet.org

Location

Southeast
United States of America
1100 Exploration Way, Hampton, VA 23666, USA

1100 Exploration Way, Hampton, VA 23666, USA

Type Of Program

Audience

Collegiate
Faculty
Graduate

Discipline(s)

Aerospace Engineering

History

Established

06/2015

Research, Roles & Responsibilities

Research Components

Development of intellectual property
Funding to attend professional development sessions/coursework
Mentor honorarium/stipend
Mentored research experience(s)
Stipend/compensation

Identity & Inclusion

The BIG Idea Challenge also offers real-world experience for university students in the development of the systems needed to support NASA’s exploration goals. This competition is intended to be an open innovation challenge with minimal constraints so that proposing teams can genuinely create and develop out-of-the-box solutions.

Race/Ethnic Minority Group

African American/Black
Alaska Natives
Asian American
European American/White
Hispanic/Latino
Native American
Native Hawaiians
Other
Pacific Islander

Inclusionary Practices/Activities

Development Of Academic Sense Of Belongingness (E.G. Meetings With Doctoral Scholars, Peer Researchers, Exchanges At Academic Conferences)

Voice

Mentoring Components

Mentees Are Allowed To Attend Events With Mentors

I.E. Dinners, Social Events, Conferences, Retreats) Mentees Are Allowed To Attend Events With Mentors (I.E. Dinners, Social Events, Conferences, Retreats
Mentees Are Shown Academic Customs, Pitfalls, Departmental Politics And Taboos
Mentors Exchange Social Displays Of Scientific Knowledge And Practices
Mentors Provide Mentees With Access To Academic Resources
Mentors Provide Support With Academic Or Discipline Specific Knowledge Through Direct Teaching

Empowering Activities

Academic Recognition (I.E. Research Credibility, Prestige)
Feeder Pathways
Publication Opportunities

Expectation

Key Performance Indicators

n/a

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