Physical Sciences & Engineering

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research YIP supports scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years and show exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research (see solicitation for specifics re: eligibility). 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 investigator to recognize the Air Force mission and related challenges in science and engineering. Each award will be funded at $150,000 per year for 3 years. Exceptional proposals will be considered individually for higher funding levels and longer duration. From the Grants.gov synopsis page, select "Related Documents" for the text of the BAA.

The YFA announcement solicits ground-breaking single-investigator proposals from junior faculty for research and development in the areas of Physical Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Biology, Information and Social Sciences of interest to DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office (DSO), Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), and Biological Technology Office (BTO), Information Innovation Office (I2O), Strategic Technology Office (STO), and Tactical Technology Office (TTO).  Awards encompass funding for a 24-month base period consisting of two 12-month phases (a maximum of $250,000 per 12-month phase) and a 12-month option period (a maximum of $500,000)

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Supports the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and stimulates research careers in the areas supported by the Planetary Sciences Division. Past awards were for a maximum of three years and up to $200K/year. To access the solicitation, click on the URL provided, then select solicitations, and then select the New Early Career Fellowship title.

R. Liang/C. Barnes

J. Little, L. Taubert

John Koshel

K. Flessa

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T. Meixner, A. Dornhaus (Traineeship Track); A. Carnie (Innovations in Graduate Education Track)