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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The AFRL Open BAA solicits scientific discovery, applied research, prototype development, experimentation, and advanced engineering in support of the technological requirements of the U. S.
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Opportunity Listing - Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Assistance Listings: 12. 800 -- Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Broad Agency Announcement FA955025S0001 is closed as of 23 March 2026 due to a new mandatory review process, as required by Executive Order 14332 Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking – March 2026. The upcoming Open BAA will be posted at a date later to be determined.
ATTENTION ALL GRANTEES : If you submitted your proposal to BAA FA955025S0001 during the dates 18 March 2026 – 23 March 2026 , you must resubmit your proposal to the upcoming Open BAA. The new Open BAA will ensure that all Department of the Air Force (DAF) assistance awards align with Department of War (DoW) priorities, serve the national interest, and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) basic research program in response to technical guidance from AFRL and requirements of the Air Force. Additionally, the office fosters, supports, and conducts research within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories; and ensures transition of research results to support U.S. Air Force needs.
The focus of AFOSR is on research areas that offer significant and comprehensive benefits to our national war fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. These areas are organized and managed in two scientific Departments: Engineering and Information Science (RTA), Physical and Biological Sciences (RTB), and our international offices (EAORD, SOARD, and AOARD).
The research activities managed within each Department are summarized in this section. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FA955025S0001_Amendment_0001. pdf FA955025S0001 Amendment 0001 May 29, 2025 09:54 PM UTC Appendix_1_-_SECURITY_PROGRAM_QUESTIONNAIRE.
pdf Appendix 1 - SECURITY PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE May 19, 2025 03:59 PM UTC Appendix_2_-_Privacy_Act_Statement. pdf Appendix 2 - Privacy Act Statement May 19, 2025 03:59 PM UTC FA955025S0001. pdf Full Announcement - FA955025S0001 May 19, 2025 03:57 PM UTC FA955025S0001_Amendment_0002_17_Sep_25.
pdf FA955025S0001 Amendment 0002 Sep 17, 2025 05:04 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligibility is broad and includes universities, nonprofit laboratories, aerospace firms, engineering companies, small businesses, AI/ML teams, quantum startups, cyber innovators, and advanced materials enterprises. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is funded by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). 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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FA955026S0003 posted September 8 with full proposals due December 4, 2026 — but a five-page white paper is required by October 9, questions close September 17, and the PhD window admits degrees earned after April 1, 2019 only. At $450,000 over three years with no collaborators permitted, this is the most restrictive of the three service early-career programs and the only one with an LPS quantum carve-out.
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