The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) offers its Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) to support emerging scientists and engineers. This grant targets individuals who have earned their Ph.D. or equivalent degree within the last five years (on or after May 1, 2005) and demonstrate outstanding potential for basic research. The program’s primary objectives are to foster innovative basic research in science and engineering, promote the early career development of exceptionally talented young investigators, and help them understand Air Force mission-related scientific and engineering challenges. Proposals addressing research areas of interest to the Air Force Research Laboratory are encouraged. Specific basic research areas are detailed in the full announcement.
Opportunity ID: 53394
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFOSR-BAA-2010-3 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Air Force Fiscal Year 2011 Young Investigator Research Program |
| 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: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $360,000 |
| Award Floor: | $120,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The individual award will be made to a U.S. institution of higher education, industrial laboratory, or non-profit research organization where the principal investigator is employed on a full-time basis and holds a regular position. Researchers working at the Federally Funded Research and Development Centers and Government Laboratories will not be considered for the YIP competition. The principal investigator must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident who has received a Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years as indicated in Section I of the BAA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | The AFOSRs Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) is to support scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years (on or after 1 May 2005) and who show exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The objective of this program is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering, enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators, and increase opportunities for the young investigators to recognize Air Force mission and the related challenges in science and engineering. Proposals addressing the research areas of interest for the Air Force Research Laboratory will be considered. The basic research areas of current interest are available on-line at the AFOSR web site: http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/afosr/ Select Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR-BAA-2010-1) For detailed information regarding technical goals, potential applicants are advised to refer to the announcement cited above and may contact AFOSR program managers listed therein to explore mutual interests before submitting proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Electronic Access Contact
Email:afosr.baa@afosr.af.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 53394 Full Announcement-1 -> yip fy2011 afosr-baa-2010-3.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Electronic Access Contact Email: afosr.baa@afosr.af.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.800 | YIP | Young Investigator Research Program | PKG00017681 | Mar 31, 2010 | Jul 28, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53394 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
53394 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
53394 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
53394 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
Optional forms
53394 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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