The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is offering the Young Faculty Award (YFA) to identify and engage promising junior researchers in academia and non-profit institutions. This grant aims to introduce early-career individuals, especially those new to DARPA funding, to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission of preventing technological surprise for national security. The YFA program provides vital funding for developing innovative new research that will enable transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, this initiative is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of researchers focusing on critical national security issues, fostering groundbreaking advancements in defense technology.
Opportunity ID: 356821
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPARA2501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 05, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 05, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program is developing the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
YFA2025@darpa.mil Email:YFA2025@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update eligibility section | Jan 08, 2025 | |
| correct TTO key words, DSO typo | Oct 23, 2024 | |
| Clarify Attach A instructions, update MTO topic | Oct 23, 2024 | |
| Oct 23, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPARA2501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 05, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 05, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program is developing the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
YFA2025@darpa.mil Email:YFA2025@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPARA2501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 05, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program is developing the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
YFA2025@darpa.mil Email:YFA2025@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPARA2501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 05, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program is developing the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
YFA2025@darpa.mil Email:YFA2025@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPARA2501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 05, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 07, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program is developing the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
YFA2025@darpa.mil Email:YFA2025@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 356821 Full Announcement-DARPARA2501 -> Attachment_D_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOLUME_2_-_ADMINISTRATIVE___NATIONAL_POLICY_REQUIREMENTS.pdf
Folder 356821 Full Announcement-DARPARA2501 -> Attachment_A_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY_TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 356821 Full Announcement-DARPARA2501 -> Attachment_B_PROPOSAL_SUMMARY_SLIDE_TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 356821 Full Announcement-DARPARA2501 -> DARPARA2501.pdf
Folder 356821 Full Announcement-DARPARA2501 -> Attachment_C_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOLUME_1_-_TECHNICAL___MANAGEMENT.pdf
Folder 356821 Revised Full Announcement-DARPARA2501-Amendment-01 -> DARPARA2501-Amendment-01.pdf
Folder 356821 Revised Full Announcement-DARPARA2501-Amendment-01 -> DARPARA2501_YFA_2025_Amendment_1_Summary_of_Changes.pdf
Folder 356821 Revised Full Announcement-DARPARA2501-Amendment-01 -> Attachment_A_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY_TEMPLATE_Amendment_1.pdf
Folder 356821 Revised Full Announcement-DARPARA2501-Amendment-02 -> DARPARA2501-Amendment-02.pdf
Folder 356821 Revised Full Announcement-DARPARA2501-Amendment-02 -> DARPARA2501_YFA_2025_Amendment_2_Summary_of_Changes.pdf
Folder 356821 Revised Full Announcement-DARPARA2501-Amendment-03 -> DARPARA2501-Amendment-03.pdf
Folder 356821 Revised Full Announcement-DARPARA2501-Amendment-03 -> DARPARA2501_YFA_2025_Amendment_3_Summary_of_Changes.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator YFA2025@darpa.mil Email: YFA2025@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00288180 | Jan 08, 2025 | Feb 05, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356821 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356821 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356821 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356821 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356821 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356821 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
356821 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
356821 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
356821 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
356821 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356821 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
356821 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
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