At a glance
AFOSR’s basic research announcement funds unclassified, nonproprietary fundamental research for the Air Force and Space Force. Universities, nonprofit entities, for-profit entities, and other organizations may apply, and awards may be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or other transactions. The announcement says about $200 million is anticipated, with typical awards of $100,000 to $300,000 per year and most awards lasting three years; proposals may be for up to five years, and requests above $10,000,000 will not be considered. No cost share is stated. The announcement is open until superseded and does not state any geographic restrictions or set-asides.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) basic research program in response to technical guidance from AFRL and requirements of the Air Force. Additionally, the office fosters, supports, and conducts research within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories; and ensures transition of research results to support U.S. Air Force needs. The focus of AFOSR is on research areas that offer significant and comprehensive benefits to our national war fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. These areas are organized and managed in two scientific Departments: Engineering and Information Science (RTA), Physical and Biological Sciences (RTB), and our international offices (EAORD, SOARD, and AOARD). The research activities managed within each Department are summarized in this section.
Who can apply
- Others