Opportunity ID: 349935

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003423NFOEASD13
Funding Opportunity Title: Minerva Research Initiative’s (Minerva) Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Aug 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 13, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 05, 2024
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All U.S.-based civilian universities and Professional Military Educational (PME) institutions associated with the Air Force, Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Joint PME may submit applications under this NFO.Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply.Teams are encouraged and may submit applications in any and all areas. At minimum, there should be a civilian university Principal Investigator (PI) and a PME co-PI. Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only, receiving funding for their efforts accordingly. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed provided they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Regardless the size of the team, however, the maximum award amount is $400,000 distributed evenly over a two-year period.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Washington Headquarters Services
Description:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is interested in receiving applications for Minerva’s DECUR Partnership. The DECUR Partnership aims to develop collaborative basic research partnerships between PME Institutions and Civilian Research Universities by supporting fundamental scientific research that improves the capacity of security-related basic social science research and education. Building upon the success of Minerva’s university research awards, the DECUR Partnership aims to pair civilian university researchers with PME faculty to facilitate collaborative research in the fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. OSD is particularly interested in projects that align with and support the 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Minerva emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy, and the DECUR partnership aims to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense. The Minerva program aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community. See the NFO for more information.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
NFO listing updated to reflect new due date of 5 January 2024. Nov 21, 2023
In Section D, the following change has been made to the NFO:

*** White Papers are optional, though strongly encouraged.

Aug 21, 2023
This modification changes the response dates. Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003423NFOEASD13
Funding Opportunity Title: Minerva Research Initiative’s (Minerva) Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Aug 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 13, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 05, 2024
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All U.S.-based civilian universities and Professional Military Educational (PME) institutions associated with the Air Force, Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Joint PME may submit applications under this NFO.Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply.Teams are encouraged and may submit applications in any and all areas. At minimum, there should be a civilian university Principal Investigator (PI) and a PME co-PI. Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only, receiving funding for their efforts accordingly. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed provided they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Regardless the size of the team, however, the maximum award amount is $400,000 distributed evenly over a two-year period.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Washington Headquarters Services
Description:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is interested in receiving applications for Minerva’s DECUR Partnership. The DECUR Partnership aims to develop collaborative basic research partnerships between PME Institutions and Civilian Research Universities by supporting fundamental scientific research that improves the capacity of security-related basic social science research and education. Building upon the success of Minerva’s university research awards, the DECUR Partnership aims to pair civilian university researchers with PME faculty to facilitate collaborative research in the fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. OSD is particularly interested in projects that align with and support the 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Minerva emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy, and the DECUR partnership aims to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense. The Minerva program aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community. See the NFO for more information.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003423NFOEASD13
Funding Opportunity Title: Minerva Research Initiative’s (Minerva) Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Aug 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 03, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 12, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All U.S.-based civilian universities and Professional Military Educational (PME) institutions associated with the Air Force, Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Joint PME may submit applications under this NFO.Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply.Teams are encouraged and may submit applications in any and all areas. At minimum, there should be a civilian university Principal Investigator (PI) and a PME co-PI. Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only, receiving funding for their efforts accordingly. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed provided they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Regardless the size of the team, however, the maximum award amount is $400,000 distributed evenly over a two-year period.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Washington Headquarters Services
Description:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is interested in receiving applications for Minerva’s DECUR Partnership. The DECUR Partnership aims to develop collaborative basic research partnerships between PME Institutions and Civilian Research Universities by supporting fundamental scientific research that improves the capacity of security-related basic social science research and education. Building upon the success of Minerva’s university research awards, the DECUR Partnership aims to pair civilian university researchers with PME faculty to facilitate collaborative research in the fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. OSD is particularly interested in projects that align with and support the 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Minerva emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy, and the DECUR partnership aims to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense. The Minerva program aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community. See the NFO for more information.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michael J Fanizzo

Grantor
Email:michael.j.fanizzo.civ@mail.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003423NFOEASD13
Funding Opportunity Title: Minerva Research Initiative’s (Minerva) Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 12, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All U.S.-based civilian universities and Professional Military Educational (PME) institutions associated with the Air Force, Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Joint PME may submit applications under this NFO.Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply.Teams are encouraged and may submit applications in any and all areas. At minimum, there should be a civilian university Principal Investigator (PI) and a PME co-PI. Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only, receiving funding for their efforts accordingly. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed provided they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Regardless the size of the team, however, the maximum award amount is $400,000 distributed evenly over a two-year period.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Washington Headquarters Services
Description:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is interested in receiving applications for Minerva’s DECUR Partnership. The DECUR Partnership aims to develop collaborative basic research partnerships between PME Institutions and Civilian Research Universities by supporting fundamental scientific research that improves the capacity of security-related basic social science research and education. Building upon the success of Minerva’s university research awards, the DECUR Partnership aims to pair civilian university researchers with PME faculty to facilitate collaborative research in the fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. OSD is particularly interested in projects that align with and support the 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Minerva emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy, and the DECUR partnership aims to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense. The Minerva program aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community. See the NFO for more information.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michael J Fanizzo

Grantor
Email:michael.j.fanizzo.civ@mail.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HQ003423NFOEASD13
Funding Opportunity Title: Minerva Research Initiative’s (Minerva) Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Aug 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 13, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All U.S.-based civilian universities and Professional Military Educational (PME) institutions associated with the Air Force, Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Joint PME may submit applications under this NFO.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to apply.
Teams are encouraged and may submit applications in any and all areas. At minimum, there should be a civilian university Principal Investigator (PI) and a PME co-PI. Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only, receiving funding for their efforts accordingly. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed provided they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Regardless the size of the team, however, the maximum award amount is $400,000 distributed evenly over a two-year period.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Washington Headquarters Services
Description:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is interested in receiving applications for Minerva’s DECUR Partnership. The DECUR Partnership aims to develop collaborative basic research partnerships between PME Institutions and Civilian Research Universities by supporting fundamental scientific research that improves the capacity of security-related basic social science research and education. Building upon the success of Minerva’s university research awards, the DECUR Partnership aims to pair civilian university researchers with PME faculty to facilitate collaborative research in the fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. OSD is particularly interested in projects that align with and support the 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Minerva emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy, and the DECUR partnership aims to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense. The Minerva program aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community. See the NFO for more information.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michael J Fanizzo

Grantor
Email:michael.j.fanizzo.civ@mail.mil

Folder 349935 Full Announcement-NFO -> G03 DECUR NFO FY23 22 November Update.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Jonathan Bertsch
Email: jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
12.630 PKG00282924 Aug 21, 2023 Jan 05, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

349935 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf

349935 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

349935 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf

349935 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

349935 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf

349935 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf

349935 SF424A-1.0.pdf

349935 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

349935 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

349935 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf

349935 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_2_0-2.0.pdf

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