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"CLARA (Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
CLARA (Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering) is sponsored by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). The CLARA program aims to create high-assurance AI systems by integrating algorithmic reasoning with machine learning.
It funds research on developing systems where safety properties can be verified through automated logical proofs, moving beyond empirical safety testing to provable guarantees about AI system behavior. This includes research relevant to evaluation and interpretability.
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Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Information Session Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Information Session Contract Opportunity Type ##### Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM EST ##### Feb 04, 2026 12:17 PM EST ##### DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) ##### DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY ##### AC11 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH ##### 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is sponsoring an Information Session webcast to provide information to potential proposers on the objectives of an anticipated Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA) Disruption Opportunity (DO).
The Information Session will be held via webcast on February 19, 2026, from 1:00 p. m. to 4:00 p.
m. (Eastern Time). Advance registration is required for viewing the webcast.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: US research institutions, defense contractors, academic researchers. Focus areas include alignment, interpretability, and evaluation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000,000 over 24 months. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 10, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
CLARA (Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering) is funded by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). 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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