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Find similar grantsResearch and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This funding opportunity from the Air Force Research Laboratory supports research and development, which could include activities related to university infrastructure that supports directed energy research.
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Opportunity Listing - Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments Agency: Air Force -- Research Lab Assistance Listings: 12. 800 -- Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov Contracting/Agreements Points of Contact (POC) Emails: mariah.
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docx Attachment 5-Security Program Questionnaire Jul 18, 2024 08:23 PM UTC 1. _RDK-RAD-FOA-2024_FINAL. pdf RDK-RAD-FOA-2024 Solicitation Jul 18, 2024 08:15 PM UTC Attachment_1-Budget_Proposal_Instructions_Assistance_Instruments.
pdf Attachment 1-Budget Proposal Instructions Assistance Instruments Jul 18, 2024 08:22 PM UTC Attachment_3_-Data_Management_Plan_DMP. docx Attachment 3 -Data Management Plan DMP Jul 18, 2024 08:22 PM UTC Attachment_4-SF424. pdf Attachment 4-SF424 Jul 18, 2024 08:23 PM UTC 1.
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_RDK-RAD-FOA-2024_AMEND1. pdf RDK-RAD-FOA-2024_AMEND1 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 See FOA for CTC Topics and Funding Details Your account requires additional identity verification.
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