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AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence (CoE) Program is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). This program funds university-led teams to conduct collaborative, high-priority research with AFRL and train future scientists in Air Force mission areas. Topics are posted annually on Grants.
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AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence (CoE) Program by Air Force Office of Scientific Research 2026 | Atom Grants AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence (CoE) Program The AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence Program funds university-led teams to conduct collaborative, high-priority research with AFRL and train future scientists in Air Force mission areas.
Funder: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (pre-proposal/white paper) | September 2026 (full proposal) Funding Amounts: Typically up to $450,000 total ($150,000/year for 3 years), with potential 2-year extension; one award per selected Center.
Summary: Funds university-led Centers of Excellence to conduct collaborative, high-priority research with AFRL and train future U.S. scientists and engineers in Air Force mission areas. Key Information: New topics are posted annually on Grants. gov; only one Center is established per topic each cycle.
The AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence (CoE) Program is a collaborative initiative between the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), another Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Technology Directorate, and a leading U.S. university or a consortium of universities. The program aims to establish Centers of Excellence that perform cutting-edge, high-priority research in areas critical to the Air Force mission.
In addition to advancing research, CoEs foster close, ongoing professional interactions between AFRL and university researchers, and provide education and training opportunities for the next generation of U.S. scientists and engineers in vital technology sectors. CoEs are designed to extend AFRL’s research capabilities and serve as a pipeline for recruiting new talent to the Air Force. See the full grant listing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Leading U. S. universities or a consortium of universities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $450,000 total ($150,000/year for 3 years), with potential 2-year extension. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence (CoE) Program is funded by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Supports individual early career scientists and engineers who show exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research in science and engineering, including areas relevant to computer science that align with Air Force and Space Force missions.
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