Opportunity ID: 351388
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003424NFOEASD02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minerva Research Initiative – University Research |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply. No portion of this NFO, however, will be set aside for HBCU, MI, or TCU participation. Teams are encouraged and may submit proposals applications in any and all areas. 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 & 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. Grants to a university may be terminated if the Principal Investigator (PI) severs connections with the university or is unable to continue active participation in the research. Grants to a university may also be terminated if the university severs connections with the PI. Number of PIs: A single PI must be designated on the application to serve as administrative and technical project lead. There is no restriction on the number of additional key research personnel who can be included on a single application, but each position should be justified by the scope and focus of the research. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
Please see the Related Documents tab for the full NFO announcement The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks 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. The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics listed below. Innovative white papers and applications related to these research areas are highly encouraged. Detailed descriptions of the interest areas—which are intended to provide a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive—can be found in Appendix B: Minerva Research Topics of Interest in the main NFO document. Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects Key Dates: White Paper questions to Interest Area POCs: 5 January 2024 White Papers Due: 16 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of White Paper Evaluations*: 15 March 2024 Full Application questions to Interest Area POCs: 26 April 2024 Full Applications Due: 7 May 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of Selection for Award*: 13 June 2024 Tentative Award Date*: 14 September 2024 *Dates are estimated as of the date this NFO is published on Grants.gov |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis modified to update due dates. | Mar 15, 2024 | |
| Synopsis modified to update due dates. | Dec 07, 2023 | |
| Synopsis modified to reflect a revised Full Application Due Date of 16 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern. | Dec 07, 2023 | |
| Dec 07, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003424NFOEASD02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minerva Research Initiative – University Research |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply. No portion of this NFO, however, will be set aside for HBCU, MI, or TCU participation. Teams are encouraged and may submit proposals applications in any and all areas. 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 & 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. Grants to a university may be terminated if the Principal Investigator (PI) severs connections with the university or is unable to continue active participation in the research. Grants to a university may also be terminated if the university severs connections with the PI. Number of PIs: A single PI must be designated on the application to serve as administrative and technical project lead. There is no restriction on the number of additional key research personnel who can be included on a single application, but each position should be justified by the scope and focus of the research. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
Please see the Related Documents tab for the full NFO announcement The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks 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. The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics listed below. Innovative white papers and applications related to these research areas are highly encouraged. Detailed descriptions of the interest areas—which are intended to provide a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive—can be found in Appendix B: Minerva Research Topics of Interest in the main NFO document. Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects Key Dates: White Paper questions to Interest Area POCs: 5 January 2024 White Papers Due: 16 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of White Paper Evaluations*: 15 March 2024 Full Application questions to Interest Area POCs: 26 April 2024 Full Applications Due: 7 May 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of Selection for Award*: 13 June 2024 Tentative Award Date*: 14 September 2024 *Dates are estimated as of the date this NFO is published on Grants.gov |
| 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: | HQ003424NFOEASD02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minerva Research Initiative – University Research |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply. No portion of this NFO, however, will be set aside for HBCU, MI, or TCU participation. Teams are encouraged and may submit proposals applications in any and all areas. 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 & 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. Grants to a university may be terminated if the Principal Investigator (PI) severs connections with the university or is unable to continue active participation in the research. Grants to a university may also be terminated if the university severs connections with the PI. Number of PIs: A single PI must be designated on the application to serve as administrative and technical project lead. There is no restriction on the number of additional key research personnel who can be included on a single application, but each position should be justified by the scope and focus of the research. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
Please see the Related Documents tab for the full NFO announcement The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks 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. The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics listed below. Innovative white papers and applications related to these research areas are highly encouraged. Detailed descriptions of the interest areas—which are intended to provide a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive—can be found in Appendix B: Minerva Research Topics of Interest in the main NFO document. Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects Key Dates: White Paper questions to Interest Area POCs: 5 January 2024 White Papers Due: 16 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of White Paper Evaluations*: 15 March 2024 Full Application questions to Interest Area POCs: 26 April 2024 Full Applications Due: 7 May 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of Selection for Award*: 13 June 2024 Tentative Award Date*: 14 September 2024 *Dates are estimated as of the date this NFO is published on Grants.gov |
| 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 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003424NFOEASD02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minerva Research Initiative – University Research |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply. No portion of this NFO, however, will be set aside for HBCU, MI, or TCU participation. Teams are encouraged and may submit proposals applications in any and all areas. 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 & 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. Grants to a university may be terminated if the Principal Investigator (PI) severs connections with the university or is unable to continue active participation in the research. Grants to a university may also be terminated if the university severs connections with the PI. Number of PIs: A single PI must be designated on the application to serve as administrative and technical project lead. There is no restriction on the number of additional key research personnel who can be included on a single application, but each position should be justified by the scope and focus of the research. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
Please see the Related Documents tab for the full NFO announcement The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks 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. The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics listed below. Innovative white papers and applications related to these research areas are highly encouraged. Detailed descriptions of the interest areas—which are intended to provide a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive—can be found in Appendix B: Minerva Research Topics of Interest in the main NFO document. Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects Key Dates: White Paper questions to Interest Area POCs: 5 January 2024 White Papers Due: 16 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of White Paper Evaluations*: 9 February 2024 Full Application questions to Interest Area POCs: 26 March 2024 Full Applications Due: 2 April 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of Selection for Award*: 13 May 2024 Tentative Award Date*: 14 August 2024 *Dates are estimated as of the date this NFO is published on Grants.gov |
| 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 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003424NFOEASD02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Minerva Research Initiative – University Research |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply. No portion of this NFO, however, will be set aside for HBCU, MI, or TCU participation. Teams are encouraged and may submit proposals applications in any and all areas. 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 & 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. Grants to a university may be terminated if the Principal Investigator (PI) severs connections with the university or is unable to continue active participation in the research. Grants to a university may also be terminated if the university severs connections with the PI. Number of PIs: A single PI must be designated on the application to serve as administrative and technical project lead. There is no restriction on the number of additional key research personnel who can be included on a single application, but each position should be justified by the scope and focus of the research. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
Please see the Related Documents tab for the full NFO announcement The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks 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. The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics listed below. Innovative white papers and applications related to these research areas are highly encouraged. Detailed descriptions of the interest areas—which are intended to provide a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive—can be found in Appendix B: Minerva Research Topics of Interest in the main NFO document. Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects Key Dates: White Papers: 15 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern Full Applications: 2 April 2024 at 1500 Eastern |
| 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 |
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| 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 | PKG00284097 | Dec 07, 2023 | May 07, 2024 | View |
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