DOD Program Charts
DOD Program Charts
DOD Program Charts
Chart #s Topic
1- 3 Contents
4 - 15 Overview Perspectives, including suggestions on working with DOD Program Officers
16 - 29 By Academic Disciplines
30 - 40 Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
41 - 49 Army Research Office (ARO)
50 Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
51 - 53 Army Medical and Materials Command (AMMC)
54 Army Research Institute for Behavioral and Social Science (ARI)
55 - 70 Office of Naval Research (ONR)
71 - 72 Naval Post-Graduate School (NPSG)
73 - 95 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
96 -113 Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
114 High Energy Laser (HEL)
115 High Performance Computing
116 MINERVA (social science)
117 - 121 University Research Initiative (URI, including MURI, DURIP)
Chart #s Topic
178 - 181 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL
182 - 188 Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
189 - 190 Naval Research Laboratory and Warfare Centers
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
191 - 193 Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
194 Ballistic Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
195 Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA)
196 Human, Social, Culture, Behavior Modeling Program (HSCB)
197 - 198 SERDP/ESTCP
199 - 205 SBIR/STTR
206 Rapid Innovation Fund
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Mission Agency (DHS, DoD, DoE, DoEd, EPA, NASA, NIST, NOAA, USDA
and cross agency programs in Adv Manuf, Sustainability, STEM-Ed)
Guide to Agency Funding for FYXX
Agency Research Program Charts
Agency S&T Planning Documents
Program Officer Data sheets (with contact info, biosketch, program descriptive,
illustrative personal publications)
Program Officer presentations (when available)
Guides to Proposal Writing
Under Database Tab
Vision:
Ensure that fundamental scientific and engineering
knowledge and understanding continue to yield both
evolutionary and revolutionary technical options required
to maintain preeminent warfighting capabilities and a
superior national defense capability - i.e. use inspired
research
Mission:
Provide a strong S&E basic research
foundation for the discovery and
enhancement of new and future technologies
Assist in the development of revolutionary
military capabilities and systems
Keep DOD informed of worldwide
technological developments and
opportunities that might affect US defense
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Basic Research
Office of the Asst Sec Def, Research and Engineering
http://www.acq.osd.mil/rd/basic_research/references/funding.html
How can I find out if my program area is one that DoD Basic Research (6.1) might support?
1. Explore web sites of DoD organizations that award 6.1 funding to review the basic research or research
related educational areas that they support. The offices' web sites:
have information about their 6.1 programs and research interests in general; and
usually include archives of previously open program announcements in addition to ones that
currently are open for submission of proposals. Looking at previous and current announcements
likely will give you a more complete picture of an office's interests rather than looking only at
current ones.
2. To review only announcements that are currently open, you need not visit each office's web site
individually. You will find all of the offices' announcements posted at:
Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov/) for programs under which grants or cooperative agreements
may be awarded;
Fedbizopps.gov (https://www.fbo.gov/) for programs under which procurement contracts may be
awarded; or
Both sites, for any program announcement under which an office may award procurement
contracts, as well as grants or cooperative agreements.
3. After reviewing the areas an office supports, talk to the scientific or technical program managers
responsible for any research or related educational areas with which you judge your interests overlap.
Program managers regularly work with potential proposers to help define areas of mutual interest.
Proposals written after discussions with program managers are more likely to be of interest to the
sponsor and to be funded.
Pre-proposal discussions therefore can help you make a more informed decision about whether to
write and submit a particular proposal, potentially saving time and effort that might otherwise be
spent writing a proposal in an area less likely to be funded. 5
Principal DOD Basic Research Funding Offices
Service Research Offices (OXRs)
Army Research Office (ARO) www.aro.army.mil/
Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) www.afosr.af.mil/
Office of Naval Research (ONR) www.onr.navy.mil/
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command https://mrmc-www.army.mil
CDMRP (Congressional adds, fully open competition) cdmrp.army.mil/
TATRC (Congressional adds, special interest) www.tatrc.org/
Army Research Inst for Behavioral & Social Sci www.hqda.army.mil/ari
DARPA
Defense Science Office (DSO) www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/DSO/
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/MTO/
Information Innovation Office (I2O) www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/I2O/
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) www.dtra.mil/
CBDP (DTRA BAA for FY10) www.dtra.mil
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Defense Research Sciences (DRS)
How Much: typically $100 200K/yr for three years (with continuation possible)
OXR programs typically have ~20% turn over each year
FY15
Where: Mix of paper and electronic (grants.gov), see for instance
Army ~$437M
http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/proposal_procedure.asp
Air Force ~524
Navy ~615
2008 Basic Research Plan (BRP) at http://dcresadv.usc.edu/archives/index.html DARPA ~315
OXR - umbrella acronym for AFOSR, ARO, ONR, DARPA 9
DOD Basic Research Program Officer Contact:
examples from agency websites
Researchers are highly encouraged to submit short (max 2 pages) white papers by email prior to
developing full proposals. White papers should briefly describe the proposed effort and describe how it will
advance the current state-of-the-art; an approximate yearly cost for a three to five year effort should also
be included. Researchers with white papers of significant interest will be invited to submit full proposals.
Prospective investigators should submit a concise summary overview of their proposed research with
explicit delineation of a fundamental hypothesis with outstanding and revolutionary scientific merit, other
related scientific objectives, and clear articulation of a novel and sound technical approach to surmount
relevant scientific challenges. This document should be no more than four pages and is an important
process for gauging program interest and/or refinement of research objectives to suit programmatic needs.
Ultimately, selection for funding is highly competitive and is due to a combination of factors including
reviews from both academic and government subject matter experts, the program manager, current
program investment areas, research diversity and balance requirements, and availability of funds.
We ask you to submit a short description (not to exceed 4 typed pages including figures) of the research effort
you propose to undertake. The planning letter should describe the scientific and/or technical development to be
pursued; the approach to be taken; connections to other ONR, Navy, DoD, and civilian agency programs; and an
estimate of the time and funds required to accomplish the objectives. The planning letter should be accompanied
by up-to-date curriculum vitae of the Principal Investigator (PI), which does not count toward the 4 page limit.
The Planning Letter should include:
Contact information for the principal and co-investigators
A synopsis of no more than three pages for the proposed research, including a rationale, questions
and/or hypotheses to be addressed, the methods to be used, and anticipated results. This is
effectively an executive summary of a full proposal. The role of each investigator should be included.
Investigators should focus on what is new, groundbreaking or potentially transformative about the
proposed research and not worry so much about justifying the relevance to the Navy.
Up to one page of relevant references to the literature
A one-page biographical sketch for each investigator, with a focus on research activities and
publications relevant to the proposed research.
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Suggestions on working with DOD Basic Research
Make contact with Program Officer before submitting a white paper or proposal
Significantly improves chance of tailoring ideas
First read the descriptive paragraph on the website call informed
Plumb his/her current interest website paragraphs are likely dated
Also ask after availability of funds resources may be fully committed
Goal is a marriage, not a date - i.e. a long term relationship
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Suggestions on working with DOD Basic Research
(cont)
Very good way to establish / cement personal relationships with other POs
True collaborative efforts with a DOD lab can improve chances of success at an OXR
DOD labs are generally well equipped and staff deficient - exploit
ARL, AFRL, NRL - Army, Air Force and Navy respectively
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Suggestions on working with DOD Basic Research
(cont)
Use-inspired basic research predominates in DOD, but
Breakthrough ideas (like nano and chaos 20 yrs ago) can be a trump card
DOD has traditionally opened up new areas of S&E before there are peers
Provide new ideas for a program (to which coincidently you are competitively
positioned)
Program officers look for ways to grow their portfolio
Participate in program defining workshops (especially with DARPA)
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National Research Council
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Programs.aspx
Source to Identify Potential DOD Research Collaborators
Air Force
AFRL Air Force Research Laboratory
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=13
Navy
NMRC/NHRC Navy Medical Research Center / Naval Health Research
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=56
NPS Naval Postrgraduate School
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=62
NRL Naval Research Laboratory
Army
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Defense Basic Research
by Academic Discipline
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Life Sciences / Biology
ARO
Molecular Genetics Micheline Strand 919 549 4343 micheline.k.strand.civ@mail.mil
Biochemistry Stephanie McElhinny 919 549 4240 stephanie.a.mcelhinny.civ@mail.mil
Microbiology Robert Kokoska 919 549 4342 robert.j.kokoska2.civ@mail.mil
Neurophys & Cognitive Neurosci Frederick Gregory 919 549 4318 frederick.d.gregory5.civ@us.army.mil
Social and Behavioral Science Strand (was Johnson)
AFOSR
Human Performance and Biosys Patrick Bradshaw 703 588 8492 patrick.bradshaw@afosr.af.mil
Trust and Influence Benjamin Knott 937 938 3599 info@us.af.mil
Natural Materials and Systems Hugh DeLong 703 696 7722 hugh.delong@afosr.af.mil
Biophysics William Roach 703 588 8302 william.roach.r@us.af.mil
Ocean, Atmosphere, and Space Research - ONR Code 322
Marine Mammals & Biology Michael Weise 703 696 4533 michael.j.weise@navy.mil
Physics - AFOSR
Atomic and Molecular Physics Tatjana Curcic 703 696 6204 tatjana.curcic@afosr.af.mil
Biophysics William (Pat) Roach 703 696 8450 william.roach.4@us.af.mil
Electromagnetics Arje Nachman 703 696 8427 arje.nachman@afosr.af.mil
Laser and Optical Physics Howard Schlossberg 703 696 7549 howard.schlossberg@afosr.af.mil
Plasma & Electro-Energetic Phys John Luginsland 703 588 1775 john.lugisland@afosr.af.mil
Quantum Electronic Solids Harold Weinstock 703 696 8572 harold.weinstock@afosr.af.mil
Remote Sensing & Imaging Phys Kent Miller 703 696 8573 kent.miller@afosr.af.mil
Ultra-short Pulse Laser-Matter Riq Parra 703 696 8571 enrique.parra@afosr.af.mil
Physics - ONR
Atomic,Molec, Quantum Physics Charles Clark 703 696 5267 charles.clark3@navy.mil
Chaos/Non-linear Physics Michael Shlesinger 703 696 5339 mike.shlesinger@navy.mil
Directed Energy Quentin Saulter 703 696 2594 quentin.saulter@navy.mil
RF Superconducting Technol Deborah van Vechten 703 696 4219 deborah.vanvechten@navy.mil
Electronics - ARO
Solid State Devices Clark (was Woolard)
Optoelectronics Mike Gerhold 919 549 4357 michael.d.gerhold.cov@mail.mil
Electromagnetics&Circuit Integration James Harvey 919 549 4246 james.f.harvey.civ@mail.mil
Electronic Sensing William Clark 919 549 4314 william.w.clark9.civ@mail.mil
Terahertz Science and Technology Clark (was Woolard)
Electronics - AFOSR
Electromagnetics Arje Nachman 703 696 8427 arje.nachman@afosr.af.mil
Optoelectronics and Photonics Gernot Pomrenke 703 696 8426 gernot.pomrenke@afosr.af.mil
Quantum Electronic Solids Harold Weinstock 703 696 8572 harold.weinstock@afosr.af.mil
Remote Sensing & Imaging Kent Miller 703 696 8573 kent.miller@afosr.af.mil
GHz-THz Electronics Pomrenke (temp)
Mathematics - ARO
Biomathematics Virginia Pasour 919 549 4254 virginia.b.pasour.civ@mail.mil
Modeling of Complex Systems John Lavery 919 549 4253 john.e.lavery4.civ@mail.mil
Probability and Statistics Mou-Hsiung Chang 919 549 4229 mouhsiung.chang.civ@mail.mil
Numerical Analysis Joe Myers 919 549 4245 joseph.d.myers8.civ@mail.mil
Math, Computers & Info Research ONR Codes 311 and 351
Autonomous Systems Behzad Kamgar-Parsi 703 696 5754 behzad.kamgar-parsi@.navy.mi
Intelligent Systems
Image Analysis and Understanding
Science of Autonomy Marc Steinberg 703 696 0703 marc.steinberg@navy.mil
Automation in Ship Systems Anthony Seman 703 696 5992 anthony.seman@navy.mil
Command and Control Gary Toth 703 696 4961 gary.toth@navy.mil
Software and Computing Sys Sukarno Mertoguno 703 696 0107 sukarno.mertoguno@navy.mil
Signal Proc Rabinder Madan 703 696 4217 rabinder.madan@navy.mil
Information Integration Wen Masters 703 696 3191 wen.masters@navy.mil
FY15
6.1 DRS $314M
~30% goes to AFRL 31
AFOSR Organization Chart
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Acquiring AFOSR topic/PO information
Go to www.wpafb.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=8973
Scroll down and click on appropriate Directorate
Click on desired topic get info, illustrated here by:
Computational Mathematics
This program aims to develop improved mathematical methods and algorithms
that exploit advanced computational capabilities in support of Air Force
scientific computing interests..
Dr. Fariba Fahroo, AFOSR/NM Tel: (703) 696-8429
E-Mail: fariba.fahroo@afosr.af.mil
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Air Force Office of Scientific Research:
Dynamical Systems and Control Department (RTA)
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=9196
Flow Interactions and Control Douglas Smith 703 696 6219 douglas.smith@afosr.af.mil
Multiscale Structural Mechanics and Prognosis David Stargel 703 696 6961 david.stargel@afosr.af.mil
Optimization and Discrete Math Fariba Fahroo 703 696 8429 fariba.fahroo@afosr.af.mil
Atomic and Molecular Physics Tatjana Curcic 703 696 6204 tatjana.curcic@afosr.af.mil
Laser and Optical Physics Howard Schlossberg 703 696 7549 howard.schlossberg@afosr.af.mil
Plasma and Electro-Energetic Physics John Luginsland 703 588 1775 john.luginsland@afosr.af.mil
Remote Sensing and Imaging Physics Julie Moses 703 696 9586 julie.moses@afosr.af.mil
Ultra-Short Pulse Laser-Matter Interactions Riq Parra 703 696 8571 enrique.parra@afosr.af.mil
Dynamic Data Driven Application Systems Frederica Darema 703 588 1926 frederica.darema@afosr.af.mil
Information Operations and Security Robert Herklotz 703 696 6565 robert.herklotz@afosr.af.mil
Mathematical and Computational Cognition (was Jay Myung)
Science of Info, Computation and Fusion Tristan Nguyen 703 696 7796 tristan.nguyen@afosr.af.mil
Sensing, Surveillance and Navigation Tristan Nguyen 703 696 7796 tristan.nguyen@afosr.af.mil
Systems and Software Kathleen Kaplan 703 696 7312 leaving AFOSR
Trust and Influence Benjamin Knott 703 696 1142 benjamin.knott.2@us.af.mil
Aerospace Materials for Extreme Environments Ali Sayir 703 696 7236 ali.sayir@afosr.af.mil
Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials & Microsys Les Lee 703 696 8483 les.lee@afosr.af.mil
Natural Materials and Systems Hugh DeLong 703 696 7722 hugh.delong@afosr.af.mil
Dynamic Materials and Interactions Jennifer Jordan 703 588 8436 jennifer.jordan.6@us.af.mil
Energy Conversion and Combustion Sciences Chiping Li 703 696 8574 chiping.li@afosr.af.mil
Human Performance and Biosystems Patrick Bradshaw 703 588 8492 patrick.bradshaw@afosr.af.mil
Molecular Dynamics and Theoretical Chemistry Michael Berman 703 696 7781 michael.berman@afosr.af.mil
Space Power and Propulsion Mitat Birkan 703 696 7234 mitat.birkan@afosr.af.mil
2013 Topics
2D Materials and Devices beyond Graphene Hwang, Pomrenke, Harrison,
Bio-sensing of Magnetic Fields Bradshaw, Curcic, DeLong
Development and Verification of Effective Modeling of
Semiconductor Lasers under Non-Equilibrium Operation Nachman
Laser-matter Interactions in the Relativistic Optics Regime Parra, Luginsland
Laser Physics for Scaling of Single Fibers - Quality/Power Schlossberg
Metal Dielectric Interface - Charge Transfer Sayir, Luginsland
Nanoscale Building Blocks for Novel Materials Berman, DeLong
Perceptual and Social Cues in Human-like Robotic Interactions Lyons, Myung
Plasma-Surface Interactions in Reactive Environments Berman, Luginsland
Socio-Digital Influence Lyons
Theory-based Engineering of Biomolecular Circuits in Living Cells Fahroo, DeLong
Understanding the Interaction of Coronal Mass Ejections Miller, Luginsland
Understanding the Psychological/Behavioral Effects of Adv Weapon Lyons, Luginsland
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Last BAA was for FY2013
AFOSR 2012-0006
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Army Research Office (ARO)
Part of the Army Research Laboratory
http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=29
FY15
6.1
DRS $238M
H57 (ARO) 81M 42
ARO Organization Chart
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Acquiring ARO topic/PO information
Go to http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=29
Click on appropriate S&T heading in the left margin
Scroll down to Research Programs, click on appropriate topic
Scroll to research area, illustrated here by:
Dr. Cliff Wang 919.549.4207 cliff.wang
Information and Software Assurance - From the Army perspective, Information
Assurance must address the delivery of authentic, accurate, secure, reliable,
timely information, regardless of threat conditions, over the distributed and
heterogeneous computing and communication system.
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Army Research Office: Engineering Sciences Directorate
http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=214
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Army Research Office: Information Sciences Directorate
http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=216
Information and Software Assurance Cliff Wang 919 549 4207 cliff.x.wang.civ@mail.mil
Information Processing and Fusion Liyi Dai 919 549 4350 liyi.dai.civ@mail.mil
Communications & Human Networks Robert Ulman 919 549 4330 robert.j.ulman.civ@mail.mil
Socio and Cognitive Networks Kathryn Coronges 919 549 4255 kathryn.d.coronges@mail.mil
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Army Research Office: Physical Sciences Directorate
http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=70
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SHORT-TERM INNOVATIVE RESEARCH (STIR) PROGRAM.
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RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION (RI) PROGRAM.
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Army Corp of Engineers
http://www.usace.army.mil/Pages/default.aspx
Engineering Research and Development Center
(largely in-house effort)
http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/
Military Engineering
Force Protection in Base Camps
DRS FY15
Enhanced Tele-engineering Research
Objective Force Reaching in Urban Terrains 52C Mapping and Remote Sensing $2.0M
Weapons Effects in Urban Terrains T22 Soil and Rock Mechanics 5.7
What: Solutions to medical problems of importance to the warfighter at home and abroad
Military Infectious Diseases Research Program (MIDRP)
Combat Casualty Care Research Program (CCCRP)
Military Operational Medicine Research Program (MOMRP)
Clinical & Rehabilitative Medicine Research Program (CRMRP)
Medical Chemical Biological Defense Research (via DTRA)
Medical Training and Health Information Sciences
Radiation Health Effects Research Program
Special Investment Areas/ Innovation Funding:
Medical Logistics, Biomonitoring technologies, Cross-cutting Technologies in
Neuroscience, Medical Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Nanomedicine and
Biomaterials
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Carrolls Defense Organization Charts Mar 2014
Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM)
http://www.afirm.mil/
AFIRM II was kicked off in December 2013 . AFIRM II is led by the Wake
Forest University School of Medicine (Wake Forest Baptist Medical
Center) and funded through a cooperative agreement with USAMRMC,
the Office of Naval Research, the Air Force Medical Service, the Office of
Research and Development - Department of Veterans Affairs, the National
Institutes of Health, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Health Affairs.
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Army Research Institute
for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
http://www.hqda.army.mil/ari/
Ocean Atmosphere and Space Research Div, 322 Capt David Woodbury (acting)
When: Unsolicited proposals for long range BAA accepted any time early
spring better
Various, such as Basic Research Challenge, need watch for program
announcements
FY15
6.1 $576M
6.1 DRS 443 (~25% goes to NRL)
6.2 834
6.3 583
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Acquiring ONR topic/PO information
Go to www.onr.navy.mil
Click on appropriate Research Code one of squares in middle
Click on appropriate Division category from listing on left side
Click on desired topic(s) get info, illustrated here by:
Applied Computational Analysis (Code 311)
Submission Date: ongoing
Note: Proposers are encouraged to contact the Program Officers to discuss their research
interest prior to the submission of formal proposals.
Program develops and exploits methods in modern and classical mathematical analysis with
emphasis on mathematical and computational models of physical phenomena.
Points of Contact Reza Malek-Madani 703-696-0195 E-mail: reza.malikmadani@navy.mil
Command Control Computers & Coms (C4) John Moniz 703 696 4286 john.moniz@navy.mil
Fires Dan Simons 703 696 4840 dan.simons@navy.mil
Force Protection Lee Mastroianni 703 696 3073 lee.mastroianni@navy.mil
Human Social/Cultural/Behavioral Modeling Ivy Estabrooke 703 588 2396 ivy.estabrooke@navy.mil
Human Performance Training and Education Peter Squire 703 696 0407 peter.squire@navy.mil
Intelligence, Surveillance & Recon (ISR) Martin Kruger 703 696 5349 martin.kruger1@navy.mil
Logistics Cody Reese 703 696 2041 reesec@onr.navy.mil
Manuever Jeff Bradel 703 588 2552 jeff.bradel@navy.mil
Sea Platforms and Undersea Weapons (333) Capt John Morris 703 696 4711 John.I.morris@navy.mil
Affordable Human Behavioral Modeling Harold Hawkins 703 696 4323 harold.hawkins@navy.mil
Agile Organizational Structures Jeffrey Morrison 703 696 4875 jeffrey.g.morrison@navy.mil
Cognitive Science of Learning Ray Perez 703 696 4986 ray.perez@navy.mil
Biometrics in the Maritime Domain
Biorobotics Thomas McKenna 703 696 4503 tom.mckenna@navy.mil
Computational Neuroscience Thomas McKenna 703 696 4503 tom.mckenna@navy.mil
Human Activity Recognition
Human Robot Interaction Thomas McKenna 703 696 4503 tom.mckenna@navy.mil
Multi-echelon Decision Making Jeffrey Morrison 703 696 4875 jeffrey.g.morrison@navy.mil
Perception, Metacognition and Cognitive Control Paul Bello 703 696 4218 paul.bello@navy.mil
Reasoning about Uncertainty Paul Bello 703 696 4218 paul.bello@navy.mil
Skill Acquisition Paul Bello 703 696 4218 paul.bello@navy.mil
Social Network Analysis for Combating Terrorists
Theory Foundations of Socio-Cognitive Architectures Paul Bello 703 696 4218 paul.bello@navy.mil
Autonomous Devices for Adv Personnel Treatment Linda Chrisey 703 696 4504 linda.chrisey@navy.mil
Basic Biomedical Christopher Steele 703 696 0618 christopher.steele4@navy.mil
Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology Laura Kienker 703 696 4045 linda.kienker@navy.mil
Bio-energy Harvesting Linda Chrisey 703 696 4504 linda.chrisey@navy.mil
Capable Manpower William Krebs 703 696 2575 william.krebs@navy.mil
Force Health Protection Timothy Bentley 703 696 4251 timothy.b.bentley@navy.mil
Force Health Protection Michael Given 703 696 4055 michael.given@navy.mil
Force Health Protection Cdr Katharine Shobe katharine.shobe@navy.mil
Marine Biofouling Linda Chrisey 703 696 4504 linda.chrisey@navy.mil
Marine Mammal Health Laura Kienker 703 696 4045 linda.kienker@navy.mil
Metabolic Engineering Laura Kienker 703 696 4045 linda.kienker@navy.mil
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Kurt Yankaskas 703 696 6999 kurt.d.yankaskas@navy.mil
Stress Physiology and Biophysics Cdr Sheri Parker 703 696 8448 sheri.parker@navy.mil
Undersea Medicine Bill DAngelo 703 696 0367 william.dangelo@navy.mil
Synthetic Biology Linda Chrisey 703 696 4504 linda.chrisey@navy.mil
Rotor Blade Erosion Protection Malinda Pagett 703 588 1047 malinda.pagett@navy.mil
Aircraft Structural Parts Malinda Pagett
Applied Electromagnetics Sarwat Chappell 703 696 4224 sarwat.chappell@navy.mil
Detection: Aviation Mishap Indicatiors Malinda Pagett
Collaborative Anti-Surface Warfare Ken Heeke 703 696 0431 kenneth.heeke@navy.mil
Counter-air AMRAAM Improvement Ken Heeke
Counter-air Defense Improvements Ken Heeke
Data Architecture for Aircraft Data Analysis Malinda Pagett
Direct Attack Seeker Head Ken Heeke
Directed Energy Quentin Saulter 703 696 2594 quentin.saulter@navy.mil
Electromagnetic Rail Gun Roger Ellis 703 696 9504 roger.ellis@navy.mil
Free Electron Laser Quentin Saulter 703 696 2594 quentin.saulter@navy.mil
High Energy Laser System Ken Heeke
High Speed Components - Radome Ken Heeke
Hypervelocity Projectile Charles Garnett charles.r.garnett@navy.mil
Integrated Hybrid Structural Management Malinda Pagett
Laser Based Helicopter Landing Aids David Ludwig 703 696 6942 david.ludwig@navy.mil
Mulit-mode Sensor Seeker Ken Heeke
Sidewinder Optimized Kinematic Enhancement Ken Heeke
Solid State Laser Technology Peter Morrison 703 696 0553 peter.a.morrison@navy.mil
Strike Accelerator Ken Heeke
Turbine Engine Technology Joseph Doychak 703 696 7646 Joseph.doychak@navy.mil
UAV Heavy Fuel Engine Malinda Pagett
The ONR Basic Research Challenge (BRC) program was established to competitively
select and fund promising research programs in new areas not addressed by the current
basic research program. The program stimulates new, high-risk basic research projects in
multidisciplinary and departmental collaborative efforts, and funds topics that foster leading
edge science and attract new principal investigators and organizations. Basic Research
Challenge awards are for a period of 4-5 years at up to $1.5M/yr. Topics are submitted by
ONR program officers and are selected for BRC awards by ONR's director of research.
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Naval Postgraduate School Research Initiatives
NPS BAA 13-004
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is interested in receiving proposals for research
initiatives that offer potential for advancement and improvement in the NPS core
mission of graduate education and research. Readers should note that this is an
announcement to declare NPSs solicitation in competitive funding of meritorious
research initiatives across a spectrum of science and engineering, business, politics
and public/foreign policy, operational and informational sciences, and interdisciplinary
disciplines that support the NPS graduate education and research mission.
Additional information on the Naval Postgraduate Schools graduate education mission
and supporting research initiatives is available.
When: Due date 18 Oct 2013 for a FY2014 award. The solicitation remains
open until 15 Sep 2014.
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
www.darpa.mil
What: Research and technology where risk and payoff are both very high, and
Success may provide dramatic advances for military roles and missions.
Larger programs are available than at OXRs (some managed by OXR POs)
Think teaming - industrial participation desirable
First deliverable milestone in 12-18 months; widget in 3-5 years
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Acquiring DARPA topic/PO information
Go to www.darpa.mil
Click on Our Work tab at the top of the page
Click on appropriate Technical Office Program
Click on appropriate Focus Area
Click on desired research topic(s) get info, illustrated here by:
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DARPA Defense Science Office (DSO)
http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/DSO/
Focus Areas
Physical Science: focus on three areas: fundamental physics, novel physics-based devices and applications,
and power. These focus areas provide a sound fundamental foundation by investigating concepts in their
formative stages and steering their evolution to solve vital DoD problems.
Neuroscience: DSO develops and leverages neurophysiological sensors, neuro-imaging, cognitive science
and molecular biology to provide support, protection and tactical advantage to warfighters who perform under
the most challenging operational conditions. DSO is discovering and applying advances in neuroscience to
improve warfighters resilience to stress, increase the rate and quality of learning and training, defend against
injury and enhance our warfighters' ability to exert influence.
Materials: The DSO Materials program seeks to advance material science on many technology fronts.
Programs range from developing physics- and chemistry-based models that allow for the design of novel
materials possessing radically improved or new properties, to innovative processing methods that dramatically
reduce the cost of producing titanium metal and its alloys.
Mathematics: DSOs mathematics program applies and develops new and existing mathematical tools that
impact a broad continuum of DoD mission areas. The program is rooted in the tenet that DoD needs are best
addressed by creating integrated teams of mathematicians and subject matter experts to address problems.
This approach enables the rapid exploitation of new mathematical techniques to create new technologies as
well as the translation of technological needs into challenge problems for the mathematics community to drive
new research.
Biology: DSO's commitment to harnessing the biological sciences is evidenced by its growing portfolio of
programs in human combat performance, tactical and restorative biomedical technologies, and biologically
inspired platforms and systems. These focus areas emerged from an aggressive basic research program
designed to understand fundamental processes in biology through promoting interactions among the most
creative thinkers in biology with leaders in disparate fields such as physics, mathematics, and engineering.
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Program Officer Email Year start Interests
william.casebeer@darpa.mil neuroethics, the evolution of morality, the
Dr. William Casebeer intersections of cognitive science and
national security policy
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Program Officer Email Year start Interests
Dr. Barry Pallotta barry.pallotta@darpa.mil 2011 complex biological systems and their application to
scientific discovery and the development of medical
countermeasures to biological threats.
Dr. Gill A. Pratt gill.pratt@darpa.mil 2010 robotics; symbiosis between designer and design
tool, hyper-rapid fabrication methods, interfaces that
significantly enhance human/machine collaboration,
Dr. Justin Sanchez justin.sanchez@darpa.mil 2013 neurotechnology, brain science and systems
neurobiology.
Dr. Vincent Tang vincent.tang@darpa.mil 2013 development of new technologies for countering
nuclear terrorism and other national security
applications.
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DSO Example Program:
Bio-inspired Optics Program Summary
Technology Performer Platform Impact Bio-inspiration
I2O explores game-changing technologies in the fields of information science and software to
anticipate and create rapid shifts in the complex national security landscape. I2Os research
portfolio is focused on anticipating new modes of warfare in emerging areas and developing the
concepts and tools necessary to provide decisive advantage.
The I2O defensive cyber portfolio is largely focused on changing the cyberspace paradigm through
a variety of methods such as heterogeneity, formal methods proofs, secure code generation, and
automation. Exploration of offensive methods is essential to expand and inform defensive work. The
I2O portfolio covers a broad space, investigating enterprise networks, secure communications,
industrial systems, and purpose-built military systems.
I2O is also pursuing information technologies to change the way we perceive and interact with our
surroundings. Exponential improvements in computing power, network bandwidth and storage
density combined with ever more pervasive sensing and measurement technologies provided new
and powerful ways to gain insight into the world. Essentially all human activities that can be
measured, from mercantile to military, are being quantitatively re-examined in the context of this
new, big data, capability. Early demonstrations have produced remarkable insights into human
activities and enabled quantitative decision making. I2Os investment portfolio begins at the
fundamental science level with programs investigating varied topics from the mathematical
properties of graphs, to online correlation for societal unrest. The portfolio also addresses
fundamental computational issues such as novel algorithm design, natural language processing,
and architectures for efficient processing of streamed data.
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Program Officer Email Year start Interests
Mr. Timothy Booher timothy.booher@darpa.mil 2014 cyberspace technology
Dr. Paul Cohen paul.cohen@darpa.mil 2013 artificial intelligence and include machine learning, language,
vision, semantic technology, data analysis, information
theory and education informatics.
Mr. Benjamin Cutler benjamin.cutler@darpa.mil 2010 data exploitation, electronic design automation,parallel
processing, high performance and embedded computing
Dr. Yiftach Eisenberg yiftach.eisenberg@darpa.mil 2009 electronic warfare, image and video processing, computer
wireless communications vision,
Dr. Kathleen Fisher kathleen.fisher@darpa.mil 2011 programming languages and high assurance systems.
Dr. Randy Garrett randy.garrett@darpa.mil 2010 use of information technologies for the counter-insurgency
mission
Mr. Mike Geertsen michael.geertsen@darpa.mil 2011 geospatial, simulation and mobile technologies
Mr. Richard Guidorizzi richard.guidorizzi@darpa.mil 2010 computer network operations, computer network defense
Dr. Michael Hsieh michael.hsieh@darpa.mil 2013 quantitative models of economic and social phenomena to
improve situational awareness of global events with national
security significance
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Program Officer Email Year start Interests
Dr. Suresh suresh.jagannathan@ 2013 programming languages, compilers, program verification, and
Jagannathan darpa.mil concurrent and distributed systems
Dr. Robert Laddaga robert.laddaga@darp 2013 resilient computing systems and artificial intelligence (AI).
a.mil
Dr. Michael Walker michael.walker@darpa.mil 2013 machine reasoning about software in situ and the
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DARPA Microsystem Technology Office (MTO)
http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/MTO/
Focus Areas
The Biological Platforms focus area explores and develops technological breakthroughs that reside at the intersection of
biology and systems engineering. Programs in this area may lay the groundwork for advances in areas ranging from military
medicine to novel materials development.
The Computing focus area supports study of new computational models and mechanisms for reasoning and communication in
complex and interconnected systems, including methods for increasing the power efficiency of embedded computing systems;
development of next-gen on-chip communication links; and novel approaches to unconventional computing models.
The Electronic Warfare focus area examines approaches to increase operational bandwidth, linearity and efficiency of electronic
systems; the development of adaptive and reconfigurable radio architectures; and techniques to leverage spectral domains such
as millimeter wave (MMW) and sub-MMW bands.
The effective and secure Manufacturing Techniques focus area seeks to develop techniques providing system developers the
ability to determine the function of digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs non-destructively. The office also seeks revolutionary
circuit design methodologies combined with hybrid lithography tools to enable cost-effective, low-volume fabrication of ASICs.
The Novel Concepts focus area explores non-traditional topics that may be leveraged to meet DoD-specific challenges. While
the programs within this area are diverse in nature, they represent key investments that further the DARPA mission of creating
and preventing technological surprise.
The Photonics focus area exploits the high sensitivity and large bandwidth of photonic components, as well as the ease of
transmission of optical signals, to enhance sensing and communications. Research in this area explores photonic integration to
develop circuits of increasing complexity with a reduced footprint, and in the fundamental development of novel photonic devices.
Through the Position Navigation and Timing focus area, MTO seeks to develop technologies for self-contained, chip-scale
inertial navigation and precision guidance to complement GPS.
The Thermal Management focus area explores new materials and architectures for use in thermal management systems.
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Program Officer Email Year start Interests
Dr. Avram Bar-Cohen avram.bar-cohen@darpa.mil thermal management of electronic components and
systems, energy-efficient sustainable design of
manufactured products
hardware based cyber security capabilities, anti-
Mr. Kerry Bernstein kerry.bernstein@darpa.mil 2012 counterfeit, anti-tamper and supply chain risk
management
Dr. Timothy Broderick Timothy.broderick@darpa.mil development of surgical capabilities for aeromedical
transport and long-duration spaceflight
Dr. William Chappell william.chappell@darpa.mil 2011 advanced packaging, adaptable RF systems, and antenna
arrays.
linear and non-linear nano-photonics from UV to
LWIR frequencies, active integrated photonic
Dr. Josh Conway joshua.conway@darpa.mil 2012
devices, RF photonics, advanced imaging systems
and revolutionary space systems.
Dr. Joseph Cross joseph.cross@darpa.mil 2013 embedded computing systems, in particular power and
computing efficiency, and the DoD software development
process including verification and overall software cost
Dr. Nibir Dhar nibir.dhar@darpa.mil 2008 novel architectures in infrared detectors and imaging,
nanoelectronics including NEMS/MEMS components, novel
materials synthesis techniques, bio-inspired concepts, new
modality power sources and storage
Dr. Alicia Jackson alicia.jackson@darpa.mil 2010 integration of engineering with biology, novel manufacturing
processes, biomanufacturing to create self-healing materials,
evolvable processes
Dr. Robert Lutwak robert.lutwak@darpa.mil 2013 miniature position, navigation, and timing (PNT) technology
portfolio
Dr. Joseph Mangano joseph.mangano@darpa.mil reducing technical barriers in the major lithography technologies,
including exposure sources and areas relevant to more than one
technology option.
Dr. Jagdeep Shah jag.shah@darpa.mil 2001 optical and electrical properties of semiconductors, ultrafast
coherent and incoherent dynamics in semiconductors and their
nanostructures
Dr. Douglas Weber douglas.weber@darpa.mil 2013 neural interface systems and how to apply these technologies to
acquiring and decoding neural signals for controlling assistive and
prosthetic devices; and neural stimulation technologies for restoring
or retraining sensory, motor and autonomic functions
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Focus Research Center Program
Semiconductor Technology Advanced Research Network (STARNet)
What: Combines industry know-how and funding with DOD interests and funding
to support University research projects of mutual interest
Six Virtual Centers:
TerraSwarm Research Center Edward Lee, UC Berkeley
Function Accelerated nanoMaterial Engineering Center Jane Chang, UCLA
Ctr for Spintronic Materials, Interfaces and Architecture J-P Wang, Univ Minn
Center for Low Energy Systems Technology Alan Seabaugh, Notre Dame
Center for Future Architectures Research Todd Austin, Univ Michigan
Systems on Nanoscale Information fabrics Naresh Shanbhag, UIUC
Recompeted every three years
Industry/Government shared funding ~60/40
Dr. Avram Bar-Cohen DARPA Program Manager for STARNet
http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/MTO/Programs/STARnet.aspx
Communications and Networks: System concepts and enabling technologies that will provide assured high-bandwidth
mobile wireless capabilities, with or without access to infrastructure. The goal is to deliver relevant and timely information to
the warfighter anytime and anywhere, providing effective communications to U.S. forces while denying the same capabilities
to our adversaries.
Intelligence, Surveillnace, and Reconnaissance (ISR): Innovative methods for finding difficult targets in contested
environments that could include combining existing or new sensor modalities, novel in-sensor Automatic Target Recognition
(ATR) techniques, new algorithms, and new system concepts and processing techniques. DARPA is also interested in new
approaches for the design of low-cost, adaptable sensors that leverage commercial technologies and processes to reduce
development time and cost, and increase adaptability and technology refresh rate of sensor systems.
Electronic Warfare (EW): System approaches for active and passive EW techniques in order to counter these advanced
networked and agile systems using technologies such as distributed systems, coherent systems, disposable systems
providing asymmetric capabilities, and close-in remote sensing coupled with advanced jamming and spoofing.
Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT): New technology and systems solutions to provide accurate and precise PNT,
independent of GPS. Of particular interest are systems that provide long duration precision and accuracy in positioning and
timing for global synchronization, secure communications, and cooperative effects. Technologies of interest include
architectures for ad hoc PNT networks of disparate nodes; sensors and signal processing to enable PNT in adverse
environments; and new architectures that enable other domains such as communications, EW, and ISR systems to
inherently support PNT systems.
Foundational Strategic Technologies and Systems: Innovative ideas for systems incorporating disruptive technologies
that offer significant potential capability improvement across multiple Strategic Technology Office focus areas. These could
include technologies that would enable dramatic reduction in size, weight, power, or cost of systems, technologies that allow
for adaptability and/or rapid refresh, technologies that offer the potential for significant advances in system-level
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DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO)
http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/
TTOs objective is to provide or prevent strategic and tactical surprise with very high-payoff, high-risk
development of revolutionary new platforms, weapons, critical technologies and systems, approaches
addressing affordability, as well as rapid agile development. This is accomplished through:
A focus on global capabilities with precision and endurance applicable to all combat environments
Development and demonstration of system level technologies and capabilities that outpace adversary
capabilities and force structures
Advanced autonomy for ground, maritime, air and space systems performing tasks in an integrated and
collaborative fashion across various mission domains. This includes model-based approaches to
autonomy, swarming, counter-swarm, multi-platform coordination, and multi-modal human-machine
interaction optimized for human physiology
Improved unmanned platform efficiencies and performance within the respective operating
environments, enhanced endurance, reliability management, health monitoring, damage detection,
adaptation, and reconfiguration as well as approaches that allow for system and/or task performance
analysis, testing, and evaluation of advanced concepts
TTO investments are structured across the following focus areas, encompassing multiple mission domains and
cross-cutting enabling capabilities:
GROUND SYSTEMS
MARITIME SYSTEMS
AIR SYSTEMS
SPACE SYSTEMS
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
and
USSTRATCOM Center for Combating WMD (SCC-WMD)
www.dtra.mil
FY14
6.1 $ 45M
6.2 ~175M
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DTRA Basic and Applied Research Directorate
http://www.dtra.mil/Research/basicandappliedresearch.aspx
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DTRA
Basic and Applied Research Department (BA)
http://www.dtra.mil/Research/basicandappliedresearch.aspx
https://www.dtrasubmission.net/portal/
Thrust Area 2: Cognitive, Information and Network Science - Mr. Robert Kehlet, robert.kehlet@dtra.mil
The fundamental science of cognitive, information and network science results from the convergence of computer, information,
mathematical, network, cognitive and social science. This research thrust expands our understanding of physical and social
networks and advances knowledge of adversarial intent with respect to the acquisition, proliferation, and potential use of WMD. The
methods may include analytical, computational or numerical, or experimental means to integrate knowledge across disciplines and
improve rapid processing of intelligence and dissemination of information.
What: Ideas and topic-based pre-application white papers for long-term challenges that offer a
significant contribution to: the current body of knowledge, to the understanding of phenomena
and observable facts, to significantly advance revolutionary technology, to new concepts for
technology application, or that may have impact on future C-WMD threat reduction or
capabilities.
Pre-application white papers may be evaluated at any time after submission and invitations for
full proposal submission may occur any time after pre-application white paper evaluation.
Authors of these pre-application white papers and invited proposals must take great care to
clearly outline the impact to C-WMD science that is to be gained.
How much: Unless otherwise noted in the topic, applicants may assume that a base period of
three (3) years with two (2) additional years is available.
Single Scope
Single Scope Awards may have Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs), subawards, and/or
subcontracts. Grants may range from small dollar value (e.g., $25K) up to $1M annually.
Multidisciplanary
Investigators may be from a single institution or multiple institutions. Research must support
multiple undergraduate, and/or graduate students, and/or postgraduate students. Grants may
range from small dollar value (e.g., $25K) up to $1M annually.
Where: http://www.dtra.mil/Business/CurrentSolicitations.aspx
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DTRA (and JSTO CBD)
Chemical & Biological Technologies Directorate (2013)
http://cbdstconf2011.sainc.com/conference_agenda/Overview/BasicResearch.aspx
Surveillance Branch
Dr. John Hannan, Chief, john.hannan@dtra.mil
Devices Branch
Dr. Christian Whitchurch, Chief, christian.whitchurch@dtra.mil
Vaccines Branch
Dr. William (Clint) Florence, Chief, william.florence@dtra.mil
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DTRA (and JSTO CBD)
Chemical & Biological Technologies Department (2013)
http://cbdstconf2011.sainc.com/conference_agenda/Overview/BasicResearch.aspx
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Chemical and Biological Technologies Department
DTRA Basic Review
2013 Topics
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Chemical / Biological Defense Program
www.jpeocbd.osd.mil/
What: Joint Service core research program for chemical and biological (CB)
defense (medical and physical sciences):
How much: ~250K for single investigator, ~500K multiple investigator up to 5 yrs
SEED Awards of up to $75K for one year
Young Investigator awards of ~$100K/yr for two years
How Much
Single Scope Awards will average $150K per year for DTRA sponsored topics and up to
$500K per year for JSTO-CBD Program sponsored topics.
Multidisciplinary Awards will average $350K per year for DTRA sponsored topics and up to
$1M per year for JSTO-CBD Program sponsored topics.
Young Investigator Awards will average $100K per year.
Seed awards will be less than $75K.
When: White Paper (required) by 14 Jan 2013 for Period C
Where: http://www.dtra.mil/Business/CurrentSolicitations.aspx
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RD BA Topics for FY13 Period C
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HDTRA1-11-16-BRCWMD BAA
RD BA Young Investigator Topics for FY13 Period C
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HDTRA1-11-16-BRCWMD BAA
JSTO-CBD Basic Research for FY13 Period C
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Chemical/Biological Technologies Department
FY2014 - FY2016 Program Build
HDTRA1-14-CHEM-BIO-BAA
What: The DoD CBDP, DTRA, and the Joint Science and Technology Office for
Chemical and Biological Defense (JSTO-CBD) are seeking optimum approaches to meet
technology objectives within the following areas: Diagnostics, Detection, and Disease
Surveillance, Physical Science and Technology, Translational Medical, Advanced and
Emerging Threats, and Information Systems Capability. The topics may be expanded
annually over the next two years.
Proposals will be accepted and considered that combine Basic Research with Applied
Research, Applied Research, and/or Advanced Technology Development as specified in
each topic.
FY15
Joint $13M
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High Performance Computing
www.hpcmo.hpc.mil
What:
High Performance Computing Centers
http://centers.hpc.mil/
Networking Defense Res and Engn Network (DREN)
http://www.hpc.mil/index.php/2013-08-29-16-03-23/networking-overview
Software Applications Support
http://www.hpc.mil/index.php/2013-08-29-16-03-23/software-applications-support-sas-overview
Access available to OXR/DARPA grantees
http://www.hpc.mil/index.php/2014-02-18-15-18-25/for-users
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MINERVA: DOD (NSF)
Social and Behavioral Dimensions of
National Security, Conflict, and Cooperation (NSCC)
http://minerva.dtic.mil/
The goal of the Minerva Initiative is to improve DoD's basic understanding of the social, cultural,
behavioral, and political forces that shape regions of the world of strategic importance to the U.S.
The research program will:
Leverage and focus the resources of the Nation's top universities, analogous to the Cold
War development of Kremlinology and game theory.
Seek to define and develop foundational knowledge about sources of present and
future conflict with an eye toward better understanding of the political trajectories of key
regions of the world.
Improve the ability of DoD to develop cutting-edge social science research, foreign area
and interdisciplinary studies, that is developed and vetted by the best scholars in these fields.
The Minerva Initiative brings together universities, research institutions, and individual scholars and
supports interdisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific topic areas
determined by the Secretary of Defense.
OSD program, but the budget lines are included in the three services.
Includes:
Multidisciplinary Research Initiatives (MURI)
Defense University Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG)
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Multidisciplinary University Research Initiatives (MURI in URI)
What: Supports University teams that involve one or more traditional
science/engineering disciplines
Topics down selected from OXR PO suggestions
~25 new topics announced annually by DOD
For prior topics and University awardees ask DC Office
How Much:
~$1-2.5M/yr for three years + two additional option years
For FY14
When: Announcement (19 Aug 2013)
White paper (strongly encouraged, not required) (15 Oct 2013)
Full proposal (16 Dec 2013)
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Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP in URI)
What: Acquisition of major equipment to augment current or develop new
research capabilities to support research in the technical areas of
interest to the DoD
Provide equipment to conduct research and educate scientists/engineers
Matching funds not required, but is helpful (especially for larger grants)
DOD research grant not required, but is very helpful
OXR program officer support very, very helpful
How Much: >$50K, <$1.5 M per award,169 awards totaling $51M in FY2013
Total funds fluctuate somewhat depending on MURI selections
When: Proposal s typically due in late Aug / early Sept (20 Oct 2013 for FY14)
Where: ARO / AFOSR / ONR webpage, example
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=8127
USC Awardees
2009 Langdon High-Pressure Torsion Research (ARO)
Madhukar Novel PV Solar Cell Synthesis & Characterization (AFOSR)
Schaal Humanoid Robotic Research (ARO)
2010 Armani Characterize Micro-Nano Devices for Photonics/BioDetection (ONR) FY15
Madhukar In-situ Characterization of Highly Heterogeneous Nanostructures (AFOSR)
2011 Christe High energy density materials (ONR)
Army $12M
Molisch Distributed electronic warfare applications (ONR) Navy 23
Debevec Improve the photorealism of simulations to enhance training (AFOSR)
2012 Cronin Atomic Layer Deposition System (ONR) Air Force 14
Narayan A Versatile Thin-Film Deposition System for Advanced Power Sources Research (ARO)
Sukhatme Robotic Platform for Study of Human-Robot Interaction, Motor Control, Perception (ONR)
Zhou Maskless Photolithography for Nanoelectronic Device Prototyping and Fabrication (ONR)
2013 Malmstadt Instruments for High-throughput analysis of oxidative cell membrane damage (ONR)
Vashishta Computing platform for simulation and visualization of insensitive nanoenergetic (ONR)
Hodge Instrumentation for TEM sample prep (ONR)
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National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG)
What: Fellowships for pursuit of a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, a
discipline having benefit to national security
Open only to applicants who are citizens or nationals of the U.S.
NDSEG Fellows do not incur any military or other service obligations
Funds to the Fellow (who selects the University)
How Much:
Full tuition and required fees
Up to $1,000 in health insurance coverage
A stipend in the amount of $30,500 for the first year,
$31,000 the second, and $31,500 the third
KEY:
2003 Data
2004 Data
2005 Data
2006 Data
2007 Data
As percentage of fellows selected for given year, with
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Defense Medical Research and Development Program (DMRDP)
http://dmrdp.dhhq.health.mil/home.aspx
The Defense Medical Research and Development Program (DMRDP), part of the Defense Health
Program (DHP), contributes to the Defense Departments overall investment for medical research and
development (R&D) with Research, Development, Testing, and Development (RDT&E) dollars.
Each major research program area is managed by a committee, called a Joint Program Committee or
JPC, which consists of DoD and non-DoD medical and military technical experts. These experts work
through a coordinated effort to translate guidance into research and development needs. The key
responsibilities are to provide funding recommendations and program management oversight for
research funded by the DMRDP.
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Defense Medical Research and Development Program (DMRDP)
http://dmrdp.dhhq.health.mil/home.aspx
The Defense Medical Research and Development Program (DMRDP) is a core research program of the
Department of Defense (DoD) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
(OASD[HA]). DMRDP began in fiscal year 2010 (FY10) to enhance the related medical research and
development programs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
(DARPA). The DMRDP funds research and development spanning basic research through advanced clinical
development.
Defense Health Program Budget Line: Guidance for the Development of the Force (GDF)
FY15
6.1 371A DHP $ 7.5M
6.2 372A DHP 38M
6.3 373A DHP 113M
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What: The FY13 Defense Medical Research and Development Programs (DMRDP) Clinical and
Rehabilitative Medicine Research Program (CRMRP) Neurosensory Research Award
(NSRA) is intended to support both applied (preclinical) research and clinical trials within
specific focus Areas of pain management, hearing loss/dysfunction, balance disorders, and/or
tinnitus. Applications focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI) are highly encouraged.
Where: W81XWH-13-DMRDP-CRMRP-NSRA
What: The FY13 Defense Medical Research and Development Programs (DMRDP) Clinical
and Rehabilitative Medicine Research Program (CRMRP) Vision Research Program
(VRP) is intended to be used for restoration and maintaining of visual function to ensure and
sustain combat readiness. Basic, translational and clinical research efforts are sought to ensure
that results of scientific research will be used to directly benefit the lives of military, veteran and
civilian populations. Preliminary research proposals (preproposals) are required and will provide
the basis for invited full proposals.
Where: W81XWH-13-CRMRP-VRP-TRA
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What: The FY14 Defense Medical Research and Development Programs (DMRDP) Clinical and
Rehabilitative Medical Research Program (CRMRP) Neuromusculoskeletal Injuries
Research Award (NMSIRA) supports preclinical research and clinical trials on the functional
utility of assistive devices related to the human-device interface, secondary health effects following
severe extremity injury, and optimizing rehabilitation and device prescription for patients with severe
extremity trauma.
Where: W81XWH-14-DMRDP-CRMRP-NMSIRA
What: The FY14 Defense Medical Research and Development Programs (DMRDP) Clincial and
Rehabilitative Medical Research Program (CRMRP) Regenerative Medicine Clinical
Trial Award (RMCTA) is intended to support Phase I or II clinical trials focused on extremity
regeneration, craniomaxillofacial regeneration, vascularized composite allografts, and/or
genitourinary/lower abdomen reconstruction. Funding from this award mechanism cannot be used
for preclinical research studies.
Where: W81XWH-14-DMRDP-CRMRP-RMCTA
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Extramural Biomedical Research and Development
W81XWH-USSOCOM-BAA 13-1
February 2013
What: The USSOCOM seeks novel biomedical solutions to preserve the high level of
performance and save the lives of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in field environments.
Any projects proposed must be unique to the requirements of SOF who typically conduct
combat operations in austere, remote locations without timely access to medical evacuation
or elevated levels of medical care. Research projects may apply existing scientific and
technical knowledge for which concept and/or patient care efficacy have already been
demonstrated to meet SOF requirements.
1.Damage Control Resuscitation
Global Treatment Strategies
Vital Signs Monitoring
Analgesia
Far Forward Blood
2. Environment-Specific Medicine
Optimal Acclimatization Strategy
High Altitude Pulmonary Edam/High Altitude Cerebral Edema
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Rapid Diagnostics
3. Force Protection rapid field diagnostics for infectious disease, toxic industrial
compounds, and/or toxic industrial materials
4. Canine Medicine
How Much: Proposed projects longer than two years will not be considered. Projects with a
total cost exceeding $700,000
When: Organizations are required to submit a project pre-proposal for consideration no later
than (NLT) March 15, 2013 using the pre-proposal template
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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP)
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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program
cdmrp.army.mil
200 Peer Reviewed Medical Research (see chart for allowed 2011 topics)
120 Breast Cancer Research
80 Prostate Cancer Research
30 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic
20 Ovarian Cancer Research
25 Peer Reviewed Cancer skin, pediatric brain, genetic, non-invasive ablation treatment
15 Neurofibromatosis Research
10 Lung Cancer Research
30 Spinal Cord Injury
20 Gulf War Illness Research
7 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
6 Autism Research
6 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
5 Multiple Sclerosis
3 Bone Marrow Failure
3 Duchennne Muscular Dstrophy
Currently, we anticipate that up to $15 million (M) in FY13-14 funds may be available.
The executing agent for this announcement is the CDMRP.
Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), April 16, 2013
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Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, July 23, 2013
CDMRP Funding Process
Milestone 1 (Congressional Appropriation):
Milestone 2 (Vision Setting):
Each program's Integration Panel (IP), composed of renowned experts -- scientists and
clinicians, as well as disease survivors, identify the Programmatic Priorities for the year.
Milestone 3 (Release of Program Announcements)
Milestone 4 (Proposal Receipt)
Milestone 5 (Peer Review):
Submitted proposals are peer reviewed by program, along with other proposals submitted
in response to the same mechanism offered in the Program Announcements.
Renowned scientists and clinicians are assigned to panels to review proposals according to
their individual expertise.
In addition, several disease survivors sit on each peer review panel.
The process of Peer Review evaluates not only the science of each submission but also the
proposed budget.
Milestone 6 (Programmatic Review):
Proposals undergo Programmatic Review by the IP with select additional scientists chosen
for their expertise in the field.
Proposals are evaluated in a comparison basis, against submissions in other specialty
fields in order to identify proposals with the greatest programmatic relevance, those that
most completely address the year's Programmatic Priorities, as well as disease relevance,
and innovation, among other factors.
Milestone 7 (Approval by Commanding General)
Milestone 8 (Negotiations)
Milestone 9 (Award Execution)
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CDMRP Historical Funding / Success Rates
Stats through FY12 Stats through FY10
Research Program FYs Amount ($M) Prop Prop
for Research Rcvd Funded %
Breast Cancer 9212 2803 45226 6107 14
Prostate Cancer 9712 1210 11861 2334 20
Ovarian Cancer 9712 196 2206 213 10
Neurofibromatosis 9612 243 1043 269 26
Peer-Reviewed Med Res 9906,08-12 595 4604 382 8
Tuberous Sclerosis 0206,08-12 41 344 78 23
Gulf War Illness 2006,08-12 49 141 43 30
Autism 2007-12 41 749 69 9
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 2007, 09-12 32 130 14 11
Psychological Health/TBI 2007, 09-12 545 2681 276 10
Totals include all programs - some have not been recorded above
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Selected USC Awardees from CDMRP
Breast Cancer
2007 Era of Hope Scholar Christopher Haiman
2008 Concept Woojin An
2010 Idea Pin Wang
2010 Idea Nouri Neamati
2010 Idea Alan Epstein
2010 Idea Parkash Gill
2010 Idea Debasish Tripathy
Ovarian Cancer
2006 Idea Development Francis Markland
2006 Idea Development Nouri Neamati
2008 Consortium Development Louis Dubeau
2012 Consortium Development Malcolm Pike
Prostate Cancer
2007 Training Award - Predoctoral Andrew Gray
2009 New Investigator Andrea Armani
2009 Idea Development Julio Camarero
2009 Idea Development Shao-yao Ying
2010 Idea Development Wijbe Kast
2011 Idea Development Jean Shih
Lung Cancer
2009 Concept Nouri Neamati
2009 Concept Ite Laird-Offringa
2011 Investigator Initiated Robert Ladner
Peer Reviewed
2005 Investigator Initiated Wendy Cozen
Deployment Related
2008 Hypothesis Stefan Lee
Institutionally Based
2005 Neurogenetic Res & Computational Genetics Xiaojinag Chen
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2012 Idea Development Alexandre Bonnin
CDMRP: Example of Program Information
Technology/Therapeutic Adobe PDF 1-27-09 Max funding of $2M for direct costs Pre-Appl: Mar 19 09
Development Award Max period of performance is 4 years Proposal: Apr 16 09
Clinical Trial Award Adobe PDF 1-27-09 Max funding of $2.5 for direct costs Pre-Appl: Mar 19 09
Max period of performance is 5 years Proposal: Apr 16 09
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Illustrations of CDMRP Award Categories
(from historical files)
Advanced Technology
Support the advanced development of a health-related product or technology in a target area.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate and integrate their projects with military and/or VA research laboratories
and programs
~$3M direct costs over performance period
Up to 4 years period of performance
Center of Excellence
Accelerate the solution of a major, overarching problem in target area address a single, unifying question critical to the
prevention, detection, diagnosis, or treatment in target area through a synergistic, multidisciplinary research program that
could not be accomplished by a single instigator or group.
Up to $20M including direct and indirect costs over performance period
Up to a 5 year period of performance
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Illustrations of CDMRP Award Categories
(from historical files)
Clinical Consortium Award
Clinical Research Sites and one Coordinating Center which jointly are responsible for proposing, selecting and conducting
Phase II and Phase I/II clinical trials focused on target area.
The Coordinating Center, which functions as a Clinical Research Site, also serves as the consortium information and planning
nexus providing administrative, operational, and data management support services to participant Clinical Research Sites to
implement consortium clinical trials in a timely manner.
An important aspect of the CCA is that funding for each participant site after the first year is contingent upon meeting the
following consortium requirements:
Minimum number of 35 patients accrued per year (>50 expected)
Presentation of at least one clinical trial per year (>2 expected)
Submission of annual written progress report
Timely submission of quality data
Up to $600K direct costs over performance period
Up to 2 years period of performance
Concept Award
Exploration of a highly innovative new concept; preliminary data is not allowed.
Rationale for work must be provided. How will new concept create an entirely new avenue for investigation toward desired target
(breast cancer, TBI,)
Up to $75K /yr direct costs
Up to 1 year period of performance
Idea Award
Support highly innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries of major advancement.
Innovation is a significant feature
Up to $300K direct costs
Up to 3 year period of performance
Impact Award
Support unique projects or ideas that do not fit existing award mechanisms yet possess strong potential to have an
unprecedented impatct on the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and/or treatment in target area
No predetermined dollar amount restriction
Up to 5 year period of performance
Career Development
Be within 5 years of first faculty appointment or equivalent;
Hold a position at the level of Assistant Professor, instructor, or equivalent
The maximum period of performance is 2 years.
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Illustrations of CDMRP Award Categories
(from historical files)
Innovator Award
Support visionary individuals -who have a history of creativity, innovative work, and leadership to pursue their most
novel, visionary, high-risk ideas that could ultimately lead to solution in desired target.
Up to $5M direct costs over performance period
Up to 5 year period of performance
Synergistic Idea
Support innovative, high-risk/high-reward target areas research collaborations between two independent, faculty-level
(or equivalent) investigators who address a central problem or question in target area.
Up to $500K direct costs over performance period
Up to 2 year period of performance
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FY11 Peer Reviewed Vision Program Announcement
The US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) is soliciting research that
targets the causes, effects and treatment of eye damage, visual deficits due to traumatic brain
injury (TBI) and diseases that, despite their different mechanisms and pathogenesis, all have a
common end result: degeneration of the critical components of the eye and impairment or loss of
vision. The results of this research are intended to be used for restoration and maintaining of visual
function to ensure and sustain combat readiness. Basic, translational and clinical research efforts
are sought to ensure that results of scientific research will be used to directly benefit the lives of
military, veteran and civilian populations.
Timelines for each of the two announcements are as follows:
Pre-application Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm Eastern time (ET), September 15, 2011
Invitation to Submit an Application: October 14, 2011
Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, December 15, 2011
Scientific Peer Review: January, 2012
Programmatic Review: March, 2012
Funding/Not Funding Notification Letters: April, 2012
This funding opportunity invites proposals for research in a number of critical topic areas:
Inadequate vision rehabilitation strategies and quality of life measures.
Inadequate vision restoration.
Inadequate mitigation and treatment of traumatic injuries, war-related injuries, and diseases
to ocular structures and the visual system.
Inadequate mitigation and treatment of visual dysfunction associated with traumatic brain
injury (TBI).
Inadequate ocular and visual systems diagnostic capabilities and assessment strategies.
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Inadequate war fighter vision readiness and enhancement related to refractive surgery.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.research.va.gov/funding/#.UqXZ940Xgfk
Army/AF/DTRA - received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees within the last five years
Navy/DARPA tenure track assistant/associate professors within 5 years of appointment
Army, Navy and DARPA require tenure track positions
How Much:
Army - not to exceed $50K/yr for three years
Air Force - $120K/yr for three years
Navy - up to $170K/yr for three years, possibility of additional support for capital
equipment or collaborative research with a Navy laboratory
DTRA - $100K/yr for up to five years
DARPA - up to $250K/yr for up to two years (with possible $500K for third year)
Listing of prior AF, Navy, DARPA awardee information available from DC Office for FY07-FY13
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Army
Young
Inves-gator
Award
Who: This program is open to resident aliens and U.S. citizens holding tenure track positions at U.S.
universities and colleges who have held their graduate degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) for fewer than
five years at the time of application.
What: Attract to Army research outstanding young university faculty members, to support their
research,
and to encourage their teaching and research careers.
Strongly encourage informal discussions with the cognizant Army Research Office (ARO) technical
program manager before submission of a formal proposal.
A supporting letter from the applicant's Department Chairperson, Dean, or other official who speaks
for the university regarding support for and commitment to the applicant. Strong university support for
the applicant is essential. This support can include the applicant's 9-month academic salary, release
time from administrative responsibilities, the purchase of equipment, support for the applicant's
graduate students, waiver of indirect
costs, departmental cost sharing, start-up funding, and so on.
How Much: YIP awards not to exceed $50,000 per year for three years
Where: Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Scientific Research FY12 FY17
W911NF-12-R-0012-02 YIP information on page 50
USC Awardees
2012 Fei Sha CS
2009 Michelle Povinelli EE
AF
Young
Inves-gator
Award
(YIP)
Who: The individual award will be made to a U.S. institution of higher education, industrial laboratory, or
non-profit research organization where the principal investigator is employed on a full-time basis and
holds a regular position.
The principal investigator must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident who has received a
Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years (on or after 1 May 2008 for the FY14 competition)
What: foster creative basic research in science and engineering, enhance early career development of
outstanding young investigators, and increase opportunities for the young investigators to recognize Air
Force mission and the related challenges in science and engineering.
Proposals addressing the research areas of interest for the Air Force Research Laboratory will be
considered. The basic research areas of current interest are available on-line at the AFOSR web site:
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/afosr/
How Much: The estimated value of each award is approximately $120K per year for three years.
Exceptional proposals will be considered individually for higher funding level and/or longer duration (up
to five years upon a successful review during the third year).
When: proposal due 15 Sep 2013 for FY14 competition (Solicitation released July 2013)
Where: Air Force Fiscal Year 2014 Young Investigator Research Program AFOSR-BAA-2013-0005
USC Awardees
FY 2013 40 awards out of 192 proposals 2013 Jahan Dawlaty Chem
FY 2012 48 awards out of 220 proposals 2012 Morteza Dehghani ICT
FY 2011 43 awards out of 202 proposals Greg Ver Steeg ISI
FY 2010 38 awards out of 202 proposals 2010 Mohamed El-Naggar Physics
FY 2009 39 awards out of 210 proposals 2008 Stephen Cronin EE
Chunqi Jiang EE
Naval
Young
Inves-gator
Program
Who: Principal Investigator of a proposal must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident (on
the date proposals are due), in their first or second full-time tenure-track or tenure-track-equivalent
academic appointment and for FY2014 have begun their first appointment on or after 01 Nov 2008
What: The objectives of this program are to attract outstanding faculty members of Institutions of
Higher Education to the Department of the Navy's research program, to support their research, and to
encourage their teaching and research careers.
Applications should contact a Program Officer, who is the point-of-contact for a specific technical area,
to discuss their research ideas. Brief informal pre-proposals may be submitted to facilitate these
discussions. Application will likely need a long CV with all evidence of leadership as opposed to the
typical short biosketch, i.e. organizing conferences, other grants, etc... Also letters of support from dean
and chair, including some evidence of commitment, e.g. small matching amount, teaching relief, ...
How Much: Proposals may request up to $170,000 per year for three (3) years. These funds may be
budgeted against any reasonable costs related to the conduct of the proposed research, for example,
salary for the Young Investigator, graduate student support, supplies, and operating expenses.
Additional funds (beyond the basic $170,000 yearly amount) for capital equipment which enhances the
Young Investigator's proposed research may be requested for the first budget period, based on the
needs of the research. The basic $170,000 per year award can be supplemented through a "matching
funds" enhancement available only to those receiving an ONR Young Investigator award.
When: proposal due 03 Jan 2014 for the FY14 competition (Solicitation released Aug 2013)
Where: Fiscal Year 2014 ONR Young Inves9gator Program, ONR BAA 14-001
USC Awardees
FY13 - 16 out of 369
2012 Rahul Jain EE
FY12 - 26 out of 310
Andrea Hodge CEMS
FY11 - 21 out of 270
Noah Malmstadt CEMS
FY10 - 17 out of 211
2009 Andrea Armani CEMS
FY09 - 15 awards out of 193 proposals
2008 David Kempe Computer Sci
DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)
Research and Development Enterprise
Basic and Applied Sciences Directorate
Who: Faculty who received a Ph.D. or equivalent degree within 5 years of date of the pre-
application white paper submission. No requirement for US citizenship or permanent
residency
What: Proposals that focus on exploratory aspects of a unique problem, a high risk
approach, or innovative research in subjects with potential for high impact to CWMD science
in the topics for Period D (2014):
PerD-YIP-Topic 1: Refractory Debris Dissolution Techniques for Nuclear Forensic Field Procedures
PerD-YIP-Topic 2: Photodetectors and Solid-State Neutron Sensors for Radiation Detection
PerD-YIP-Topic 3: Sensing of Radiation Shielding Materials and Exploiting Interactions with Radiation from Radiological
and Nuclear Sources
PerD-YIP-Topic 4: Development of Extremely Rapid Control Strategies for Mitigation of Cascading Failures on
Multi-layer/Multi-dependent Dynamic Networks
PerD-YIP-Topic 5: Improved Semantic Analysis Theory to Identify WMD-Related Activities
PerD-YIP-Topic 6: Area of Responsibility Centric Cultural Modeling for WMD Threat Detection
PerD-YIP-Topic 7: Interrogation of Mechanisms for Cellular Resistance to Radiation Damage using Melanized Fungi as
Model Systems
PerD-YIP-Topic 8: Basic Science of Radiation Effects in Micro/Nanoelectromechanical Systems MEMS/NEMS
PerD-YIP-Topic 9: Crustal-Earth Materials and Manufactured Materials under Dynamic Extremes
PerD-YIP-Topic 10: Energetic Materials for CWMD
PerD-YIP-Topic 11: Smart Materials with Unconventional Indicators for Facility Access Denial and Security of WMD
Materials
When: 13 Jan 2014 Phase I White Paper Submission Deadline for Period D
How Much: $100K/yr for up to five years
Where: Basic Research for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD)
HDTRA1-11-16-BRCWMD-BAA Amendment 3 - Dec 2013 (Period D)
In 2011 competition ~15 awards
In 2009 competition ~15 awards
Defense
Advanced
Projects
Agency
(DARPA)
Young
Faculty
Award
Who: Participation is limited to untenured Assistant or Associate Professors within 5 years of
appointment to a tenure-track position at a U.S. institution of higher learning. DARPA is particularly
interested in identifying outstanding researchers who have previously not been performers on DARPA
programs, but the program is open to all qualified applicants with innovative research ideas.
There is no prohibition against a non-U.S. citizen/a Permanent Resident/here on a Green Card/etc., from
submitting a proposal for consideration; nor is it a requirement of the RA that the submitter be eligible to
obtain a U.S. security clearance.
What: The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to these faculty early in their careers in order to
develop their research ideas in the context of Defense needs. The announcement contains detailed
descriptions of the specific interest areas to be addressed. The RA solicits ground-breaking single
investigator proposals for research and development in the areas of Physical Sciences, Engineering,
Mathematics, Medicine, Biology, Information and Social Sciences of interest to DARPAs Defense
Sciences Office (DSO), and Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). Proposed research should focus
on innovations that will enable revolutionary advances; high-risk/high-payoff ideas are strongly
encouraged. Proposers should familiarize themselves with and address the Heilmeyer Catechism
Topic POCs are unable to accommodate any meetings/calls; you may send questions to
DARPA-RA-14-07@darpa.mil.
How much: Two years of funding at $250,000 each year. Of the entire 2014 YFA class, four of the
most promising recipients may be selected for a third year supported by $500,000 each in funding.
Each recipient will be assigned a DARPA program manager with closely aligned research
interests.
When: Proposals due January 21, 2013 for the FY14 competition (Solicitation released Nov 2013)
Where: Research Announcement Young Faulty Award, DARPA-RA-14-07
USC Awardees:
2010-11 John Heidemann ISI
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DARPA
Computer
Science
Study
Group
www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/I2O/Programs/Computer_Science_Study_Group_(CSSG).aspx
What: The Computer Science Study Group (CSSG) was a program that supports university research in
computer science and related fields, while informing a new generation of researchers on Department of
Defense (DoD) information technology needs and priorities. The goal is to enable the development of
transformational technologies in these areas while informing a new generation of researchers of
Department of Defense (DoD) computer science technology needs and priorities. The CSSG funds the
participation of a select group of pre-tenure university professors in a multi-phase program of educational
and research activities based on interaction with current and former senior DoD military and Government
personnel.
The CSSG was a multi-year program, consisting of a funded educational experience to familiarize the
participants with DoD practices, challenges and risks, and up to four years of funded research to explore
and develop technologies that have the potential to transition innovative and revolutionary computer
science and technology advances to the government. The members of the CSSG receive DARPA
research grants for their first year of program participation and research. They are then eligible for
significant DARPA funding to conduct research in the second phase of the program, with the intention that
each participant will obtain matched funding to continue their research project in the third phase.
Successful projects will find DoD support and interest to continue computer technology development
beyond the CSSG period of support.
Who: Pre-tenure junior faculty member, no more than 7 years beyond receiving PhD degree
US citizen and eligible to receive a U.S. SECRET security clearance
Research interest in a computer science topic of relevance to DoD
Who:
Nominations ONLY by participating Federal Agencies including:
Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Defense, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health and Human
Services / National Inst of Health, Dept of Interior, Dept of Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, National
Aeronautics and Space Agency, and National Science Foundation
Nominees must hold tenure-track positions at U.S. Univ. or College or at Agency
intramural laboratories
Have received their Ph.D. degree within the preceding 5 years
Typically each agency nominates candidates from its own young investigator/early
career awardees and/or from its intramural laboratories
What:
White House award to recognize some of the finest scientists and engineers who,
while early in their research careers, show exceptional potential for leadership at the
frontiers of scientific knowledge during the twenty-first century.
How Much: ~$200K/yr for five years (cost borne by nominating agency)
How Much:
up to $3M for up to 5 years
FY15
$45M
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NDEP Portfolio Components
Pre-College (K-12) Undergraduate Post-
DoD
Graduate Graduate
Comm DoDEA
Other Air
Gvmt Force
Digital
Delivery
STAR
BASE Army
Math
Navy
Content
DoD
STEM Interest DoD Affiliated
Potential DoD Employees Employees Faculty
Pre-engineering Partnership PEP
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STEM Learning Module - SLM
National Defense Educational Program (NDEP)
The National Security Educational Program (NDEP) is a Department of Defense (DoD)
sponsored program that promotes the education, recruitment and retention of outstanding
undergraduate and graduate science, mathematics and engineering students. Students are
offered these scholarships and fellowships in exchange for a period of employment of up to four
years with DoD.
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Department of Homeland Security
Science and Technology Directorate
Director of Support to the Director of Homeland Security Director of Acquisition Support Director of Research &
Homeland Security Enterprise Advanced Research Projects and Operations Analysis Development Partnerships
and First Responders (FRG) Agency (HSARPA) (ASOA) (RDP)
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DHS
Office of University Programs (OUP)
http://www.dhs.gov/st-office-university-programs
To maximize DHS' return on investment in university-based research and education, the OUP
will:
Build a stable community of homeland security researchers and educators at U.S. colleges
and universities.
Foster a homeland security culture within the academic community through research and
educational programs.
Strengthen U.S. scientific leadership in homeland security research and education.
Generate and disseminate knowledge and technical advances to advance the homeland
security mission.
Integrate homeland security activities across agencies engaged in relevant academic
research.
Develop a permanent homeland security science and engineering workforce.
Programs:
Centers of Excellence engage the academic community to deliver tools, technologies,
knowledge products, training and talent to enhance the Departments homeland security
capabilities.
OUP Education Programs engage, educate and ultimately direct academically high
performing individuals toward choosing Homeland Security-Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) related careers.
Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Programs ensure that the face of America is reflected in
the future of Homeland Security science and technology work force.
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DHS UOP
University Centers of Excellence
The Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE), led by the
University of Southern California, develops advanced tools to evaluate the risks, costs and
consequences of terrorism.
The Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment (CAMRA), led by Michigan State
University and Drexel University established jointly with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, fills critical gaps in risk assessments for mitigating microbial hazards.
The Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense (ZADD), led by Texas
A&M University and Kansas State University, protects the nation's agricultural and public
health sectors against high-consequence foreign animal, emerging and zoonotic disease
threats.
The National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), led by the University of
Minnesota, defends the safety and security of the food system by conducting research to
protect vulnerabilities in the nation's food supply chain.
The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
(START), led by the University of Maryland, informs decisions on how to disrupt terrorists and
terrorist groups through empirically-grounded findings on the human element of the terrorist
threat.
The National Center for the Study of Preparedness and Catastrophic Event Response
(PACER), led by Johns Hopkins University, optimizes our nation's preparedness in the event
of a high-consequence natural or man-made disaster.
The Center of Excellence for Awareness & Location of Explosives-Related Threats
(ALERT), led by Northeastern University and the University of Rhode Island will develop new
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DHS UOP
University Centers of Excellence - continued
The National Center for Border Security and Immigration (NCBSI), led by the
University of Arizona in Tucson (research co-lead) and the University of Texas at El Paso
(education co-lead), are developing technologies, tools, and advanced methods to balance
immigration and commerce with effective border security.
The Center for Maritime, Island and Remotes and Extreme Environment Security
(MIREES), led by the University of Hawaii and Stevens Institute of Technology focuses on
developing robust research and education programs addressing maritime domain
awareness to safeguard populations and properties in geographical areas that present
significant security challenges.
The Coastal Hazards Center of Excellence (CHC), led by the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill and Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss., performs research
and develops education programs to enhance the nation's ability to safeguard populations,
properties, and economies from catastrophic natural disaster.
The National Transportation Security Center of Excellence (NTSCOE) was established
in accordance with HR1, Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act
of 2007, in August 2007. The NTSCOE will develop new technologies, tools and advanced
methods to defend, protect and increase the resilience of the nation's multimodal
transportation. It comprises seven institutions.
The Center of Excellence in Command, Control and Interoperability (C2I) led by
Purdue University (visualization sciences co-lead) and Rutgers University (data sciences
co-lead) will create the scientific basis and enduring technologies needed to analyze
massive amounts of information to detect security threats.
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HSARPA
http://www.dhs.gov/st-hsarpa
HSARPA uses innovation and modernization to push scientific limits and produce
front line products that support organizations like the Secret Service, bomb
squads, first responders, Transportation Security Administration, and officers along
our borders. HSARPA conducts analysis to understand these organizations
current missions, systems, and processes and ultimately identifies operational
gaps where new technologies can have the most impact. Program managers lead
teams of national experts to develop, test, and evaluate these new homeland
security technologies and capabilities.
Select areas of HSARPA focus include:
Borders and Maritime Security Division - Prevent contraband, criminals and terrorists from entering
the U.S. while permitting the lawful flow of commerce and visitors.
Chemical and Biological Defense Division - Detect, protect against, respond to, and recover from
potential biological or chemical events.
Cyber Security Division - Create a safe, secure and resilient cyber environment.
Explosives Division - Detect, prevent and mitigate non-nuclear explosives attacks against people and
infrastructure.
Resilient Systems Division - Develop and deliver innovative solutions that enhance the resilience of
individuals, communities, and systems to prevent and protect against threats, mitigate hazards,
effectively respond to disasters, and expedite recovery
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) within the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), invests in frontier research
at academic institutions. This transformational research effort will be focused on detection
systems, individual sensors or other research that is potentially relevant to the detection of
nuclear weapons, special nuclear material, radiation dispersal devices and related threats.
NSF BAA 13-554: Domestic Nuclear Detection Office-National Science Foundation Academic
Research Initiative (ARI) Topics:
Sci and Engn Approaches for Extremely Low-cost Monitoring for Radiological and Nuclear Threats
Deterrence Theory and Analytics
Sci and Engn of Threat Detection through Data Fusion, Informatics and/or Non-Radiological
Signal/Signature Exploitation
Science and Engineering of Nuclear Forensics
Integrated Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Clear Objects from Nuclear Threats
~$3M for new starts in FY13
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IARPA
http://www.iarpa.gov/
Program Offices:
For the FY12-13 competition white papers any time before 30 April 2013 170
National Reconnaissance Office
Directors Innovation Initiative
DIA BAA 14-01
What
The Director's Innovation Initiative provides a risk-tolerant environment to invest in cutting edge
technologies and high payoff concepts relevant to the NROs mission of "Innovative Overhead
Intelligence Systems for National Security." The projects focus on NRO R&D thrusts such as
developing new intelligence sources and methods to solve intractable intelligence problems. We are
not looking for incremental improvements; instead the projects we choose focus on making orders of
magnitude improvements in efficiency and effectiveness, trying to expand the frontiers of detection,
exploitation and processing. The DII is committed to providing continuous access to the most
revolutionary concepts and ideas. The DII fosters innovation by providing seed funding to push the
boundaries of technology in order to dramatically improve the nations satellite reconnaissance
capabilities. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for developers not traditionally associated with the
NRO to participate.
Fundamental research means basic and applied research in science and engineering, the results of
which ordinarily are published and shared broadly with the scientific community, as distinguished from
proprietary research and from industrial development, design, production, and product utilization, the
results of which ordinarily are restricted for proprietary or national security reasons.
How Much: In the past selected projects had a maximum of $400,000.00 over a three (3) year period
of performance with a cost reimbursable contract.
When. In CY2014 call issued 27 Nov 2013 with response dates for step one (white paper) of Jan
through July 2014
Where: http://dii.westfields.net
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Defense Intelligence Agency
Generic Innovation Solicitation DIA BAA 14-01
What:The DIA is interested in all potential "innovative" concepts/ideas of interest that may fill current
gaps, to include effort focused principally on maximizing agency operating efficiency and effectiveness,
and access by the DIA to potential or existing state-of-the-art innovations, both technical and otherwise,
that may not currently be in use by the agency or that may be in limited use and in need of leveraging
across a greater expanse of the collective enterprise.
The areas of need, as listed on DIAs Needipedia webpage are:
1. Prevents Strategic Surprise
2. Supports Contingency Response
3. New Analysis Technologies and Methods
4. Enhances Counter Intelligence and Security
5. Human Intelligence Capability Development
6. Mission Enhancing Science and Technology
7. Improves Mission Support Capabilities
8. Enhances Technical Collection
9. Increases Organizational Effectiveness
10. Empower Partnerships
How Much: No funding has been specifically reserved for this solicitation at this time. However, funding
may be provided throughout the open period of this BAA to pursue promising innovation concepts of
interest with any and all qualified sources. The number and variety of types of awards possible, including
any associated resources made available to support the initiatives under this BAA will depend upon the
quality of submissions received and the availability of funds.
When:
BAA OPEN PERIOD: 27 NOV 2013 - 26 NOV 2014
PROPOSER SUBMISSION AND SELECTiON DEADLINES:
STEP 1- "WHITE PAPERS" - Submissions will be accepted.from 1/VJ/2014 - 8/01/2014
STEP 2- "PROPOSALS" Upon Government request throughout BAA open period
In 2013 the NSA and North Carolina State University partnered to establish a $60M Laboratory for
Analytic Sciences (LAS) on NC State's Centennial Campus in Raleigh (http://analytics.ncsu.edu/?
page_id=3978 )
NSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly sponsor the National Centers of
Academic Excellence in IA Education (CAE/IAE), IA 2-year Education (CAE/2Y) and IA Research
(CAE/R) programs. The goal of these programs is to reduce vulnerability in our national information
infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in IA and producing a growing number
of professionals with IA expertise in various disciplines. The Cyber Operations CAE program must
be based within a computer science, electrical engineering or computer engineering department,
or a degree program of equivalent technical depth, or a collaboration between two or more of these
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Intelligence Community
Centers of Academic Excellence (IC CAE)
What: The IC CAE Program aims to increase the pool of eligible applicants in core skills areas, specifically
targeting women and racial/ethnic minorities with varied cultural backgrounds, regional and geographical
expertise, skills, language proficiency, and related competencies.
The IC CAE grant program will forge mutually beneficial relationships among the IC, colleges and
universities that will support efforts to incorporate curriculum and programs to improve the pipeline
and representation of minorities and women in, at least, one of five CAE Areas of Focus:
1. Information TEchnology Specialists
2. Language Specialists
3. Threat Specialists
4. Scientific/Technical Specialties
5. Political/Economic Specialists
institutions shall:
Make a commitment to the goals and objectives of the IC CAE Program -- in particular, creating
a pool of competitive applicants from the targeted populations noted above;
Enroll and graduate a significant number of ethnically diverse students who are eligible and
competitive for careers across IC agencies and components;
Link their CAE activities and curriculum offerings to at least one of the five CAE Areas of
Focus; and
Commit resources to support the infrastructure needed for the institutions CAE initiative.
All students participating in the IC CAE Program must be United States citizens.
Where:
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Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
http://www.icpostdoc.org/
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Air Force R&D Laboratories/Centers
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Air Force University Centers of Excellence
Purpose:
perform research in high priority AF interest area
educate US students in critical technology areas
frequent professional interchanges between AFRL and University personnel
strengthen AFRL in-house technical capabilities
Examples:
Year TD Univ Center Name
2014 AFRL/RW (Bradshaw) TBD Nature Inspired Sciences (sensing)
2014 AFRL/RV (Miller) TBD HI-Power Radiowave Effects on Space Plasma Environment
2013 AFRL/RY (Schlossberg) U. Wisc Guided-wave Infrared Sources
2012 AFRL/RX (Fahroo) JHU Integrated Materials Modeling
2011 AFRL/RW (Les Lee) CalTech Hi-rate Deformation Physics of Heterogeneous Materials
2011 AFRL/RI (Bonneau) UIUC Assured Cloud Computing
2010 AFRL/RZ (Birkan) Univ Mich Center of Excellence in Electric Propulsion
2010 AFRL/RH (Myung) GMU Neuroergonomics, Technololgy and Cognition
2009 AFRL/RX (Charles Lee) GIT Bio-nano-enabled Nanostructures and Improved Cognition*
2009 AFRL/RX (Stargel) Ohio State Multi-Materials System with Adaptive Microstructures*
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AFRL/RV University Grants Program
BAA RV-10-03
Before submitting a research proposal, you must contact the appropriate technical point of
contact (TPOC). You can do this by contacting the appropriate AFRL/RV Program Officer who
can provide greater detail about a particular opportunity. The Program Officer is required to
complete a preliminary grant tool worksheet. This will advise the TPOC whether to advise you to
proceed with proposal submission or explore other proposal opportunities under another
assistance or acquisition solicitation.
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AFRL /RI Information Institute
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=11339
The Information Institute is a virtual, collaborative research environment concentrating on Information
Science and Technology. The Information Institute currently consists of universities allied with the US Air
Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate in Rome, NY. The Information Directorate is focused on
basic research and advanced development in the cyber domain.
Information Institute
Current Membership
AF Academy Louisiana Tech University University of Alaska at Fairbanks
AF Institute of Technology Mohawk Valley Community College University of Central Florida
AFRL Information Directorate Montana State University University of Connecticut
Arizona State University Montclair State University University of Fairfax
Carnegie-Mellon University Northeastern University University of Illinois at Chicago
Central Michigan University Oklahoma State University University of Illinois at Urbana-
Central State University Prairie View A&M University Champaign
City University of NY Purdue University University of Kansas
Clarkson University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Missouri at Kansas
Colorado State University San Diego State University City
Cornell University Southern Illinois University University of Missouri S&T
Dartmouth University Carbondale University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Drexel University SUNY Binghamton University of Nebraska - Omaha
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical SUNY Buffalo University of Northern Texas
University SUNY Institute of Technology at University of Rochester
George Mason University Utica/Rome University of South Carolina
Harding University SUNY Oneonta University of Texas at San Antonio
Harvard University SUNY Stony Brook University of Tulsa
Illinois Institute of Technology Syracuse University Vanderbilt University
Iona College Temple University Villanova University
LaSalle University Tennessee State University Virginia Commonwealth University
Louisiana State University Texas Tech University Virginia Tech
University of Alabama
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Army Research Laboratory
ARLs University Centers (UARCs) are university led initiatives with a 3-5 year duration that are focused
on S&T issues of critical importance to the Army. Examples include:
Materials Center of Excellence at University of Del, Institute for Creative Biotechnology at UCSB
Institute for Creative Technology at USC Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies at MIT
ARL's Collaborative Technology Alliances (CTAs) are government, industry, and academia research
partnerships focused on Army Transformation technologies in which the expertise resident in the private
sector can be leveraged to address Army challenges. There are four CTAs: Cognition and
Neuroergonomics, Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology, Network Systems, and Robotics. They
are cooperative agreements for core research with task order contracts to facilitate technology transition.
Funding is budgeted for novel research proposals from outside the alliances. The CTAs have 5 to 8 year
durations and are resourced at $5 million to $8 million per year.
ARLs Collaborative Research Alliances (CRAs) will bring together government, industrial, and
academic institutions to address some of the fundamental scientific and technological underpinnings of
our military defense systems. The CRAs have 5 year duration with option for an additional 5 years.
Funding at approximately $2.5M/yr.
Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs) provide ARL the means to assist universities in extending
their research capabilities in areas relevant to Army needs and provide an opportunity for students to work
on degrees in programs of interest to ARL. The university develops scientific and engineering expertise
applicable to future Army needs. Students working on ARL-sponsored research receive an early exposure
to ARL thereby expanding the possible talent pool for future recruitment.
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Army University Centers of Excellence
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National Research Council
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Programs.aspx
Source to Identify Potential DOD Research Collaborators
ARL Army Research Laboratory
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=76
AMRMC Army Medical Research and Material Command
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=97
AMRDEC Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=79
CBD Chemical and Biological Defense Funded Laboratories
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=01
ECBC Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=11
IWR Army Corp of Engineers Institute for Water Resources
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=35
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=64
NSRDEC US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Enginering Center
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=39
RDEC/ARDEC US Army Res, Dev and Engn Com / Armament Res, Dev & Eng Ctr
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=16
RDEC/NVESD US Army Res Dev & Engn Com / Night Vision & Elect Sensors Dir
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunities.aspx?LabCode=33 186
Natick BAA for Basic and Applied Research
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Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center BAA
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) ECBC-11 supports the acquisition of unique and innovative
concepts for basic and applied research and development efforts not related to the development of
specific systems or hardware through the receipt of concept papers as described in section 5 of the
BAA. ECBC competitively solicits project offers in the Technical Topic areas set forth in section 7 of the
BAA, which include:
Aerosol technology
Decontamination
Biological detection
Early warning and detection
Biotechnology
Flame and incendiary technology
Chemical detection
Modeling, simulation & analysis
Collective protection
Respiratory protection
Counterterrorism
Smoke/obscurant munitions
The BAA is revised approximately every year. It is continually open for submissions, which are
evaluated on their own merit against the Government's requirements, not against the submissions of
other offerors. If in compliance with the criteria and requirements outlined in section 3.2 of the BAA and
evaluated favorably, a potential procurement action could follow, contingent upon the availability of
funding and in conformance with applicable procurement regulations.
https://www.ecbc.army.mil/about/download/ECBCBAA2011_rev-22-MAR-13.pdf
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Navy R&D Laboratories/Centers
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Washington DC broad based S&T
Stennis MS oceanography, marine geology, geophysics/acoustics/technology
Monterey CA atmospheric research
Navy Medical Research Ctr, Bethesda MD operationally relevant health and medical research solutions
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA intellectual know how and the practical skills for improving defense
technologies, systems and programs
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NUWC Generic BAA 2014
What White papers are initially sought to preclude unwarranted effort on the part of the offeror in preparing full
technical and cost proposals without an initial assessment of the operational, technical and logistical feasibility of
the concept. Upon receipt, a white paper will be reviewed and the offeror will be advised of the results.
NWPT.NUWC_NPT_59_BAA_Proposal_Submittal@navy.mil
DTRA
HDTRA1-14-17-NTA
Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Initiatives
The purpose of this BAA is to solicit research proposals for Chemical and Biological Defense
Program, specifically in the area of Advanced and Emerging Threats to support its mission
focused on identifying and developing technologies to assist in countering emerging chemical
threats across the CWMD spectrum of missions with the following NTA focus areas:
1. Expand scientific knowledge required to develop enhanced defensive capabilities against
the NTA threat, with emphasis on addressing discrete data gaps associated with emerging
chemical threats.
2. Build spectral and toxicological databases necessary to advance NTA and emerging threat
defense technology.
3. Demonstrate fast and agile scientific responses to enhance or develop capabilities (e.g.,
detect, identify, report, respond) that address NTAs, emerging threats and items of priority
interest.
Proposals will be accepted and considered for Applied Research and/or Advanced
Technology Development budget activity efforts in support of each topic. Basic Research may
only be proposed if combined with either of the aforementioned budget activities.
Topics
CBS-01 Resuspension Factors and Atmospheric Persistence of CB Particulate and
Aerosol Threats
CBS-02 Pretreatments for CWA/NTA Exposure
CBS-03 Centrally Active Nerve Agent Treatment Systems
CBS-04 Predictive Toxicology Tools for Enabling Rapid Countermeasure Development
CBS-05 Methods for Rapid Prediction of Agent-Substrate Interactions Including Correlation or
Chemical or Biological Agent Physical Properties to Determine Underlying Mechanisms
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DTRA R&D Innovation Office Science and Technology New Initiatives
HDTRA1-11-16-RDIS-BAA
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DTRA
Chemical & Biological Technologies Department
Non-Traditional Agents New Initiatives
HDTRA1-14-17-NTA-BAA
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Missile Defense Agency
University Research Program
http://www.mda.mil/business/university_research.html
What: The research sought by the MDA from colleges and universities is used for advancing and solving
complex technological problems, ultimately contributing to enhancing a more robust Ballistic Missile Defense
System (BMDS). Several BMDS research areas interest the MDA and may provide direction for MSTAR
proposal (HQ0147-12-MSTAR-BAA) submissions:
Radar Systems
Lasers and Electro-Optical Systems
Integrated Infra Red Sensor Systems
Computer Science, Signal and Data Processing
Mathematics, Probability and Decision Theory
Physics, Chemistry and Materials
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Battle Management/Command and Control
Modeling and Simulation
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach
Proposals must be for Advanced Research.
MDA will review information regarding research conducted under MDA funded actions for possible publication or
presentation in open or ITAR-controlled forums
Who: MDA requires all lead Principal Investigators of institutions submitting a proposal under this program hold
US citizenship. MDA desires all participating students conducting research for contracts sponsored under this
program award, to hold US citizenship.
How Much: We anticipate each MSTAR contract's funding at a maximum of $500,000 (two year period of
performance) or $700,000 (three year period of performance). Funding ceilings are $250,000 a year during a
two year base period of performance with a potential option for a third year of performance funded at a
maximum of $200,000.
How: Universities contemplating submission of a proposal are encouraged to contact the MDA technical point
of contact, Richard Schwarz (MDA/DVR; 256-450-4366) to determine the likelihood of funding prior to
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Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA)
W911NF-13-R-0006
What: Forensic research proposals should focus on the creation of new and improved field or laboratory
functional capabilities that result in faster, more robust, more informative, less costly, or less labor-
intensive recognition, identification, collection, preservation, and/or analysis of forensic evidence.
Biometric research proposals should contribute to biometric applications or operations, including military
functions such as combat identification (friend, foe, or neutral), offensive operations (intelligence support to
targeting), force protection (physical access control), detention operations, civil-military operations (track
target members of a population), personnel recovery and identification, and recognition and recovery of
human remains. Several topics identified as needing further research and development are specified
below, but proposals are not limited to these areas:
Novel analytical chemistry, tools, techniques, and methodologies that enhance sensitivity and selectivity
over currently existing forensic capabilities
Innovative approaches for source attribution of forensic samples (e.g., drugs, explosives)
New methods or protocols for extracting information from mixed DNA samples
The development of new analytical protocols for patterned forensic analyses (e.g., firearms, latent
prints) that utilize a quantitative rather than qualitative approach
Novel methods to pre-process, match, and analyze latent prints with or without human intervention
Novel methods to pre-process, match, and analyze pattern evidence with or without human intervention
Approaches/tools/techniques for facial recognition which are gender and ethnic independent
Novel approaches/tools/techniques for correlating 2D imagery to 3D imagery
Novel approaches to correlate forensic and/or biometric data in order to develop investigative leads or
behavior patterns
Those contemplating submission of a proposal are encouraged to submit a white paper and quad chart,
summarizing their proposed work. If the proposed R&D warrants further inquiry and funding is available,
submission of a full technical and cost proposal will be requested.
FY14
SERDP can fund basic/applied-research like efforts SERDP $72M
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For a presentation describing the SERDP process for FY12 go to:
http://www.serdp.org/Funding-Opportunities/SERDP-Solicitations/SERDP-Funding-Opportunities-Webinar-FY-2012
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SBIR/STTR
http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/sb/program-descriptions.shtml
Three-Phased Program
1. Phase I (Project feasibility) determines the scientific, technical and commercial merit and
feasibility of the ideas submitted. Phase I contracts are typically $150,000 over a period of six
months. If Phase I proves successful, the company may be invited to submit a Phase II
proposal.
2. Phase II (Project development to prototype) is the major R&D effort, funding the prototyping
and demonstration of the most promising Phase I projects. Phase II contracts are up to $1
million and usually span 24 months. Phase II proposal submissions are by invitation only.
3. Phase III (Commercialization) is the ultimate goal of the SBIR program. Small businesses are
expected to obtain funding from the private sector or government sources outside the SBIR
program to commercialize the Phase II project for sale in the military and private sector
markets.
Three-Phased Program
SBIR STTR
Phase I: Project feasibility 6 months, up to $150,000 12 months, up to $100,000
Phase II: Project development to prototype 2 years, up to $1,000,000 2 years, up to $750,000
Phase III: Commercialization Commercialization of the technology in military and/or
private sector markets with non-SBIR/non-STTR fund
The DoD issues three SBIR and two STTR solicitations per year describing R&D needs and inviting R&D
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SBIR/STTR Report for FY10
http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/about/program-reports.shtml
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Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)
http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/overview/index.htm
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SBIR vs STTR
UNIQUE FEATURES
SBIR STTR
WHITE PAPERS
September 2013 or 60 days after BAA release: White papers due
FULL PROPOSALS
February 2014 or 30 days after invitation: Full proposals due
Where: http://www.dodsbir.net/rif/SignIn.asp
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Back-up / Supplement
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Other S&T Programs (Beyond DRS)
Acronyms
BA2 6.2 Appl Research (TRL 2-3) determine means by which a specific need may be
met
BA3 6.3 Adv Technol Development development / integration of hardware for field expt
BA Budget Activity
Congressionally Directed Medical Research
RDT&E Research, Development, Test & Evaluation
SBIR / STTR 2.5% / 0.3% tax on R&D funding SBIR Small Business Innovation Research
STTR Small Business Technology Transfer
TRL Technology Readiness Level
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DoD R&D Considered Essential for:
Adaptive Optics
and Lasers
Stealth
Phenomena
Phenomena
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From OSD R&D Overview, Dr. Lewis Sloter
S&T Requires Strong
Partnerships
Expanded Resource Base
Service Labs/Centers Universities
Interagency
International