Air Force Fiscal Year 2016 Young Investigator Research Program

Archived

Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Description

AFOSR’s Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) supports scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees no earlier than 01 January 2010 and showed exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The objective of this program is to 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 the Air Force mission and the related challenges in science and engineering.AFOSR is seeking unclassified proposals addressing the research areas of interest for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The basic research areas of current interest are available on-line in the current AFOSR BAA (BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2015-0001): http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=276388 For detailed information regarding technical goals, potential applicants are advised to refer to the announcement cited above and may contact AFOSR program managers listed therein to explore mutual interests before submitting proposals.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Contact

Ms. Ellen D. Montgomery Telephone Number: (703) 588-8527
afosryip@us.af.mil

Key dates & funding
  • PostedAug 19, 2015
  • ClosesOct 16, 2015
  • Award floor$120,000
  • Award ceiling$360,000
  • Program funding$11,880,000
  • Expected awards33
  • CFDA12.800

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