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Research Grants (ONR Global) is sponsored by Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global). ONR Global provides direct research support to international scientists to help address naval science and technology challenges. These grants support the insertion of innovative, international S&T into core ONR and Naval Research and Development Establishment (NR&DE) programs.
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ONR Global is dedicated to connecting the international scientific community with the Naval Research and Development Establishment (NR&DE) to discover and cultivate groundbreaking technologies in support of our Sailors and Marines.
In pursuit of ONR Global’s mission to obtain, coordinate and make available worldwide scientific information to ensure naval mission success, and to bolster the NR&DE framework to provide knowledge and capability to the Navy and Marine Corps, the organization undertakes these goals through the following programs: The Visiting Scientists Program (VSP) supports short-term travel opportunities for international scientists to the United States or to international conferences to engage with researchers and to disseminate new science and technology (S&T) ideas or findings with the NR&DE that advance basic research though collaboration.
The Collaborative Science Program (CSP) supports international workshops, conferences and seminars of naval interest held outside the United States. Research Grants provides direct research support to international scientists to help address naval S&T challenges. These grants support the insertion of innovative, international S&T into core ONR and NR&DE programs.
See the current ONR Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology (BAA) at https://www. onr. navy.
mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/announcements for more information and direction on submitting a proposal. All ONR Global grant submissions shall be made through Grants. gov at https://www.
grants. gov . Principal Investigators (PIs) or the organization desiring to do business with ONR Global must be registered in Grants.
gov which requires a DUNS number, SAM registration and NCAGE code. Prior to starting the registration process, PIs are encouraged to visit the Grants. gov web page to check your Applicant Eligibility, Adobe Compatibility, Tools and Tips, as well as review the Applicant User Guide and FAQs under the Applicants tab.
Any questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants. gov at 1-800-518-4726, International at 1-606-545-5035 or Email at support@grants. gov .
ONR Global must publicly post basic information for each new grant awarded. A publicly releasable, one (1) page abstract that describes—in terms the public may understand—the project or program supported by the grant shall be submitted with a proposal. See the ONR BAA for more information and instructions.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: International scientists. Principal Investigators (PIs) or organizations desiring to do business with ONR Global must be registered in Grants. gov, which requires a DUNS number, SAM registration, and NCAGE code. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Research Grants (ONR Global) are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Research Grants (ONR Global) is funded by Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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