NASA Research Opportunities
A nice intro to Aeronautics research and funding opportunities at NASA:
https://www.nasa.gov/aeroresearch/
A cool video on NASA UAS Traffic Management (UTM) project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vepo3q87Grc
Here is the nuts-and-bolts version of Aviation systems division with links to papers:
https://aviationsystems.arc.nasa.gov
University funding opportunity to work on Aero strategic thrust areas:
NASA internship programs for students:
SBIR/STTR opportunities:
Disclaimer: I have no direct or indirect influence over any of these programs or funding.