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Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research is a broad agency announcement from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) that funds basic research in engineering, information sciences, physical sciences, and biological sciences with potential to advance U.S. Air Force and Space Force capabilities.
AFOSR supports research conducted within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories and facilitates transition of results to operational use. The program is open to academia, nonprofits, and industry organizations. Award amounts range from ,000 to million per year with no fixed deadline.
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Opportunity Listing - Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Assistance Listings: 12. 800 -- Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program Last Updated: August 12, 2025 View version history on Grants.
gov AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) basic research program in response to technical guidance from AFRL and requirements of the Air Force. Additionally, the office fosters, supports, and conducts research within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories; and ensures transition of research results to support U.S. Air Force needs.
The focus of AFOSR is on research areas that offer significant and comprehensive benefits to our national war fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. These areas are organized and managed in two scientific Departments: Engineering and Information Science (RTA), Physical and Biological Sciences (RTB), and our international offices (EAORD, SOARD, and AOARD).
The research activities managed within each Department are summarized in this section. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FA955025S0001_Amendment_0001. pdf FA955025S0001 Amendment 0001 May 29, 2025 09:54 PM UTC Appendix_1_-_SECURITY_PROGRAM_QUESTIONNAIRE.
pdf Appendix 1 - SECURITY PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE May 19, 2025 03:59 PM UTC Appendix_2_-_Privacy_Act_Statement. pdf Appendix 2 - Privacy Act Statement May 19, 2025 03:59 PM UTC FA955025S0001. pdf Full Announcement - FA955025S0001 May 19, 2025 03:57 PM UTC FA955025S0001_Amendment_0002_17_Sep_25.
pdf FA955025S0001 Amendment 0002 Sep 17, 2025 05:04 PM UTC 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
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DoD SBIR 2026.2/STTR 2026.B Phase I is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). This grant supports U. S. -based for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees seeking to develop innovative technologies relevant to national defense. Phase I awards are for feasibility research with a path to Phase II development and commercialization.
Department of Defense SBIR 2026.2 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that funds small business R&D projects addressing critical defense technology challenges through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The 2026.2 cycle includes topics from Army and Navy components with particular focus on advanced materials and protective equipment, including lightweight ballistic materials and shield innovations for personal and vehicle protection. Awards range from $250,000 to $1,700,000 depending on phase. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based for-profit small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The application deadline is May 15, 2026.