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Please see the Related Documents tab for the full NFO announcementThis NFO is for the Bilateral Academic Research Initiative Pilot Program (BARI), which is jointly sponsored by the US Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Research Council of Finland (AKA). The BARI program addresses high risk basic research as an international collaboration. This research should attempt to provide the scientific foundation towards the design and development of future and ubiquitous information networks that rely on extreme-scale devices, distributed intelligence, and network complexity, and include cognitive and social concepts to inform the technological choices. The goal of this program is to produce significant scientific breakthroughs and knowledge that will be critical steps in enabling revolutions in communication and information technology on a large scale.The Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and AKA involved in this program reserve the right to select one or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement for award. The participating DoD agencies and AKA will provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs.The program focus is Future Information Architecture for IoT.Key Dates:Questions Regarding White Papers: 15 January 2024* at 1600 Eastern TimeWhite Papers Due: 12 February 2024* at 1600 Eastern TimeInvitation to Submit Full Proposal: 15 March 2024**Questions Regarding Full Proposals: 15 April 2024* at 1600 Eastern TimeFull Proposals Due: 3 May 2024 at 1600 Eastern TimeAward Notification (Tentative): 7 June 2024**Estimated Award Date (USA): 1 October 2024**Estimated Award Date (Finland): 1 October 2024*** Questions submitted after the Q&A deadline as noted in Key Dates section above may not be answered. The due date for submission of the application will not be extended.** These dates are estimates as of the date of this announcement.
Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003424NFOEASD01. Assistance Listing: 12.630. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: Up to $4M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). The BARI competition is open only to teams comprised of at least one (1) US institution of Higher Education (IHE) as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1001 with a degree granting program in science or engineering (US University); and at least one (1) Finnish Research Institution via which the funding is paid. In addition to a doctoral degree, the Finland PI of the proposed project must also have other significant scientific merits. US DoD Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are not allowed to receive funds directly or via sub-awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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Yes — Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program – Research Council Of Finland (AKA) is offered by Washington Headquarters Services and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Bridging foundational academic research and strategic innovation for the Defense enterprise, the Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) will facilitate deep transdisciplinary collaborations among top-tier scholars, informed by defense strategists, that will transform rigorous and blue-sky research into breakthrough national security solutions and build a deep and lasting relationship between academia, foundations, international partners, industry and venture capital, and the DoW.The awardee will support technology scouting and transition, as well as collaboration activities that accelerate innovation and improve mission effectiveness. The awardee will also conduct and enable transdisciplinary research, bridging academic disciplines and industry and societal stakeholders to address complex, real-world challenges. Activities may include, but are not limited to:Conduct technology scouting and market research (as authorized) to maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging capabilities, and innovation opportunities; provide summaries and recommendations.Support concept incubation, prototyping pathways, pilot planning, and technology transition activities, including transition criteria and adoption planning.Support industry/university/government engagement, collaboration forums, and coordination activities, as directed, including workforce development support activities where applicable.Investigate new and transdisciplinary approaches to basic and exploratory research to transform how fundamental research and partnerships can drive toward more assured outcomes and impact.Develop and form university and industry research teams and consortia consisting of multiple, integrated disciplines and capabilities focused upon problem-based research and outcomes (through a Problem-based Basic Research Consortium).Drive collaboration between university researchers and Service laboratory researchers and Combatant Commands, while also creating opportunities for accelerating the development and advancement of basic and higher TRL research (through a Translational Research Initiative for Academia and Defense Partnership). Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003426NFOECAD04. Assistance Listing: 12.630. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: $50M – $150M per award.
Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program – Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program is a joint program between the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) and South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) that funds high-risk basic research through international academic collaboration.
Bilateral Academic Research Initiative Pilot Program (BARI) is sponsored by U.S. Office of the Under-Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (ROK). This program supports basic research in science and engineering stemming from interactive collaborative efforts between institutions of higher education in the United States and research institutions in the Republic of Korea.
Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program – Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (ROK). The BARI program addresses high-risk basic research as an international collaboration.
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