FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026 OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH (ONR) YOUNG INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM (YIP)
ID: 359763Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Award Range

$0 - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359763

Additional Information

https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is offering the Fiscal Year 2026 Young Investigator Program (YIP) to support early-career academic scientists and engineers in their research endeavors. This program aims to identify and foster innovative researchers who can contribute to the Department of Navy's Science and Technology initiatives, particularly in addressing critical naval warfighter issues. Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens or permanent residents holding tenure-track positions at U.S. institutions of higher education, with awards typically totaling $750,000 over three years, and up to 25 awards anticipated. Proposals are due by August 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, and interested parties can reach out to Veronica Lacey at veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

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    FY2026.pdf
    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) announces the Fiscal Year 2026 Young Investigator Program (YIP) to support early-career academic scientists and engineers. Applications are due by 01 August 2025 at 5:00 PM ET, and eligibility includes individuals within their first or second full-time tenure-track positions with PhDs received after January 2018. The program aims to foster innovation in basic or applied research with an emphasis on national security. Awards typically total $750,000 over three years, with up to 25 awards anticipated. Applicants must submit a comprehensive research proposal and include letters of support from their institutions. The program seeks to engage applicants with ONR's Science and Technology framework and encourages discussions with Program Officers. Successful proposals are expected to be creative and innovative, addressing critical naval warfighter issues. The ONR reserves the right to fund any number of proposals based on their merit, with previous awardees advised to emphasize their qualifications. The document delineates eligibility criteria, submission guidelines, review processes, and funding restrictions, including adherence to federal regulations and standards for research integrity. Overall, the YIP aims to create a new generation of researchers who will significantly contribute to the Department of Navy's research priorities.
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