COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If your university has aviation, human factors, or technical training expertise, the FAA will fund you to build a center that shapes industry safety standards.
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What this is
The FAA's Center of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance funds colleges and universities to conduct research, develop curricula, and deliver training in aviation safety, human factors, and technical competencies. This is a long-running program (2017–2026) with substantial funding capacity ($1M ceiling) designed to strengthen the aviation workforce and reduce human error in flight operations. Academic institutions can use awards to establish labs, hire faculty, train students, and publish research that directly influences FAA policy and industry practice.
Who can apply
Only private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible—no startups, small businesses, or solo researchers. Your organization must be an accredited college or university capable of managing multi-year research and training operations.
Eligible applicant types
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Full description — from the agency
COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
Topics: FAA funding · aviation safety research · human factors training · technical workforce development · center of excellence · higher education grants
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