DoD High Energy Laser Multidisciplinary Research Initiative Grant

The Department of Defense is offering the FY12 High Energy Laser Multidisciplinary Research Initiative grant for unclassified, fundamental research proposals in high-energy laser technology. Administered by the US Army Research Office and the High Energy Lasers-Joint Technology Office, this grant aims to support research that has the potential to transition from basic to applied research. Under the authority of the Secretary of Defense, this grant opportunity aligns with the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Applications are accepted until February 1, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 131614

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	W911NF-12-R-0003
Funding Opportunity Title::	FY12 DoD High Energy Laser Multidisciplinary Research Initiative (HEL-MRI)
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	14
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 2
Posted Date::	Nov 21, 2011
Last Updated Date::	Nov 21, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Feb 01, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Feb 01, 2012
Archive Date::	Mar 02, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 7,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$1,000,000
Award Floor::	$500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Private institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility::

The primary focus of the FY2012 HEL MRI is to enhance the capabilities of US institutions of higher education to perform fundamental science and engineering research related to lasers, optics, laser interaction physics, and relevant advanced concepts. This research is authorized by Public Law No. 106-398 Sections 241-250. Awards will be made to degree-granting US institutions of higher education. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and Government laboratories are not eligible for awards under this announcement, although they may participate as subawardees. Entities other than US institutions of higher education, to include non-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, private industry concerns, and foreign universities/research institutions are not eligible for awards under this announcement, although they may participate as subawardees. Domestic institutions of higher education/universities are to be the primary awardees and must perform at least 60% of the proposed research effort (universities participating as first tier subawardees count within the 60% requirement threshold). Industrial and non-profit/not-for-profit partners may not contribute more than 40% of the total effort or receive more than 40% of awarded funds. Only proposals submitted directly by domestic institutions of higher education/universities (to include US Military Academies) will be considered for award. United States Military Academies are eligible as prime awardees or subawardees under this announcement. If a proposal selected for award is to a US Military Academy, or if the proposal includes one or more subawards to a Federally Funded Research and Development Center, Government laboratory, or US Military Academy, award funds allocated for FFRDCs, Government laboratories, and/or US Military Academies will be provided via a Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR). No award funds will be channeled directly from a prime awardee to a Federally Funded Research and Development Center, Government laboratory, or US Military Academy subawardee.

The named Principal Investigator must be employed on a full-time basis by the institution and hold a regular position. If these two conditions are not in effect at the time of proposal submission, an accompanying letter from the institution shall be submitted with the proposal to indicate that the named Principal Investigator will be considered for a full-time regular position in the event that the proposal is selected for award. The named Principal Investigator must be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Dept of the Army — Materiel Command
Description::	Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by 10 USC 113 and Public Law No. 106-398 Sections 241-250, High Energy Laser Programs, as established by the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2012 High Energy Laser Multidisciplinary Research Initiative (HEL MRI). This program is executed under the policy and guidance of the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Science and Technology (DUSD (S&T)) and administered by the US Army Research Office (ARO), Durham, NCand the High Energy Lasers-Joint Technology Office (HEL-JTO), Albuquerque, NM. The High Energy Lasers-Joint Technology Office is seeking unclassified, fundamental research proposals in the topic areas described in SECTION I, FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION, of the full program announcement. Proposed basic research should have the potential to transition to applied research at the end of the performance period. Fundamental research includes both basic research and applied research (see definitions section of the full program announcement).
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 2		Nov 21, 2011
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	12.630
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00086370
Opening Date:	Nov 21, 2011
Closing Date:	Feb 01, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	Maria Nelson
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.2]
optional_forms	Attachments [V1.1] Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile [V1.1] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.2]