Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Open Opportunities (4)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Deadline: Aug 11, 2026 · up to $2M
- Boosting Innovative GEOINT – Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-ST BAA) Deadline: Dec 14, 2026
- ERDC Broad Agency Announcement Deadline: Jan 1, 2027 · up to $1,000M
- UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Deadline: Apr 30, 2028
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 12.630 (USAspending.gov).
- Battelle Memorial Institute $142,583,696
- Bell Textron Inc $129,332,838
- Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation $118,290,185
- Rtx Bbn Technologies, Inc. $111,562,198
- Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium $88,016,412
- Bae Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. $74,437,752
- Karem Aircraft, Inc. $72,572,588
- Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania, The $48,526,095
- Avx Aircraft Company $44,471,403
- The Pennsylvania State University $37,826,791
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
pillar focuses on countries’ S&T policies that influence investment priorities, guide foreign relations and investment,
create business opportunity, and secure societal wellbeing. How those polices compare, compete, and influence
other countries’ actions requires additional research. The second pillar is the current status, relative importance, and
trajectory of the myriad elements of the S&T ecosystem. Those include elements such as talent development,
retention, and retraining; basic and applied research priorities; diversity, IP, and venture capital; as well as cultural
elements, to name just a few. Assessment of the relative importance of these elements for the competitive topic
under consideration is critical. The final pillar is analysis of the technologies themselves. Expected elements of
technology analysis include the current state and likely trajectory of a technology, the supply chains and other
elements that enable the technology, and its implications on security.
Program Objective
To: (1) Support basic, applied, or advanced research in mathematical, physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences, and other fields with good, long-term potential for contributing to technology for Department of Defense missions; (2) facilitate transition of research results to practical application for defense needs; (3) improve linkages between defense research and the civilian technology and industrial bases, to promote commercial application of the results of defense research and commercial availability of technology for defense needs; (4) foster education of future scientists and engineers in disciplines critical to defense through research projects; and (5) strengthen the infrastructure for research and related science and engineering education in those disciplines.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
The eligibility for applicants will be in accordance with the individual program announcements, BAAs, or other notices of funding opportunity. Generally, competitions are open to private and public educational institutions that carry out science and engineering research and/or related science and engineering education; however, competition may be limited to a class of such institutions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities or other minority institutions (HBCUs/MIs). Some competitions may allow eligibility to other types of organizations, such as for-profit applicants. However, awards are not made to individuals.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award decisions are based on a competitive selection of proposals, using a technical merit review. Evaluation criteria are specified in the relevant announcement. If selected for award, the proposal is the basis for the award document and the applicant agrees to perform the research or research-related activities (e.g., science or engineering education or research infrastructure-building activities) described therein.
Award decision time from receipt of the proposal varies.
Program details & compliance
Description
Support for basic, applied, or advanced research in mathematical, physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences, and other fields with good, long-term potential for contributing to technology for Department of Defense missions. Due to the diverse breadth of this program, people should review the funding opportunities to determine the scope of each project that may be funded.
Mission Categories
Primary: Social Sciences
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Uses and restrictions are specified in individual notices of funding opportunity and award documents and codified regulations applicable to awards.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements