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The DARPA Information Innovation Office (I2O) FY2026 Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA HR001126S0001) is the widest entry point for AI researchers with breakthrough ideas that do not fit a specific named DARPA program. I2O is DARPA's home for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomy, and information science research.
Released November 28, 2025, this BAA solicits innovative research concepts across the full spectrum of AI and information technology, including machine learning, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, natural language processing, computer vision, human-AI teaming, and novel computing architectures. Proposal Abstracts are due by November 1, 2026, and Full Proposals by November 30, 2026.
This BAA is distinct from other DARPA office-wide BAAs (STO, TTO, BTO, DSO) and specifically targets the information and AI research space. It enables researchers from academia, industry, and small businesses to propose bold, high-risk high-reward ideas directly to DARPA without waiting for a named program solicitation.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to all responsible sources capable of performing the required research. Includes universities, research institutions, small businesses, large companies, and nonprofit organizations. U.S. and foreign entities may apply, subject to export control and security requirements. Small businesses and academic institutions are encouraged to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows award amounts vary by proposal scope. Individual awards typically range from $500,000 to $5,000,000 depending on project scope and duration. No fixed minimum or maximum specified in BAA. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DARPA Information Innovation Office I2O Office-Wide BAA for AI Cybersecurity and Autonomy Research are due November 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DARPA Information Innovation Office I2O Office-Wide BAA for AI Cybersecurity and Autonomy Research is funded by DARPA Information Innovation Office (I2O). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education, with emphasis on multidisciplinary research where more than one traditional discipline interacts. The Army, Navy, and Air Force basic research offices are seeking applications across 22 topic areas including artificial intelligence and autonomy, information sensing and processing, and systems manipulation. MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years with option to extend two additional years. Approximately $170 million in total funding is available annually across all topics. The program is administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
The NSF Convergence Accelerator is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds multidisciplinary teams working to solve national-scale societal challenges through convergence research and innovation. Launched in 2019 under NSF's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, the program operates in two phases: Phase 1 awards are up to $750,000, with successful teams advancing to larger Phase 2 awards. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Track I and Track K focus on specific high-priority topics announced each funding cycle. The next deadline is June 15, 2026. Proposals must comply with updated NSF research security policies effective July 2025.
The NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program is a new solicitation (NSF 26-503) that combines AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development into a unified program. It replaces the prior CyberCorps SFS program with expanded AI focus, reflecting the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The program has two tracks: the Scholarship Track supports institutions in providing scholarships to students pursuing AI and cybersecurity careers in government service, with student stipends of $27,000/year (undergraduate) or $37,000/year (graduate), plus tuition and professional development allowances. Recipients commit to government service equal to the length of their scholarship. The Innovation Track funds transformative educational projects developing new curricula, instructional materials, professional development programs, experiential learning, and communities of practice in AI and cybersecurity. The program reflects the growing national need for professionals who understand both AI systems and cybersecurity, including using AI for cybersecurity defense and securing AI systems themselves. Two scholarship track competitions run in 2026: FY2026 (April 3 target) and FY2027 (July 21 hard deadline).
DARPA's DICE program (HR001126S0010) wants the theory and algorithms for a self-organizing collective of AI agents that stays on mission in contested environments with no central controller. It is a 36-month, simulation-only, three-technical-area BAA due August 25, 2026 — and it rewards a rare blend of distributed-systems theory and frontier-model inference control that almost no single lab has under one roof. Here is what DICE is really asking for, who is positioned to win, and how to build a team that can.
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