Apply for a hypersonic travel grant to attend Thermal Protection Systems for Space Applications

The travel grant application for the Thermal Protection Systems for Space Applications course is now open! The course will take place in Gilruth Center in Houston, Texas, on Aug. 4 & 5, 2026.

This travel grant includes:

  1. Course registration waiver ($349)
  2. Up to $500 reimbursement for hotel and flight costs (must provide receipts)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 6, 2026. Funding is limited, so submit your travel grant to attend Thermal Protection Systems for Space Applications now!

Please note: This course is ITAR-restricted. Registration for this event is limited to 45 participants. In order to attend the course, you must submit a Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD2345) to Madilyn Paul at mpaul@ceramics.org by July 21, 2026.

Hypersonic Travel Grant Program Application: Thermal Protection Systems for Space Applications

Please complete the following application to apply for the Hypersonic Travel Grant Program offered for Thermal Protection Systems for Space Applications in Houston, Texas. The awards are provided by the ACerS–USACA Hypersonic Training Program funding.

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For questions about the Hypersonic Training Grant program, please contact Amanda Engen at aengen@ceramics.org.

For more information about the ACerS Hypersonic Training Program, please visit: ceramics.org/education/hypersonic-training-program.