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Bilateral Academic Research Initiative Pilot Program (BARI) 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 between the US DoD and the ROK MOTIE.
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Opportunity Listing - Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program – Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Program – Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) Agency: Washington Headquarters Services Assistance Listings: 12. 630 -- Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Please see the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) package under the “Related Documents” tab for complete program details and application instructions. This NFO is being conducted in two stages: a white paper stage, and a technical application stage.
This 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 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.
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 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) ROK Research Institution via which the funding is paid. US DoD Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are not allowed to receive funds directly or via sub-awards. Grantor contact information jonathan.
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pdf BARI Korea NFO Revised 20250626 Jun 26, 2025 05:53 PM UTC Link to additional information Archived: September 28, 2025 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: Teams comprised of at least one U. S. Institution of Higher Education (IHE) with a degree-granting program in science or engineering and at least one ROK Research Institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500,000 - $6,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Bilateral Academic Research Initiative Pilot Program (BARI) is funded 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). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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