UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
ID: 347858Type: Posted
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Buyer

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (DOD-AMC)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347858
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    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) inviting proposals for basic, applied, and advanced scientific research aimed at enhancing Army readiness and performance. The focus areas include critical research in behavioral and social sciences, such as holistic personnel assessment, leader competencies, team performance, and technological fluency, with an emphasis on innovative measurement techniques and advanced leader development. This opportunity is significant for fostering research solutions that improve human performance and adaptability in complex operational environments. Interested applicants, including institutions of higher education, non-profit, and for-profit organizations, are encouraged to submit white papers to assess funding potential before full proposals, with the BAA open until April 30, 2028. For further inquiries, contact Wilveria A. Sanders at wilveria.a.sanders.civ@army.mil.

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    The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for basic, applied, and advanced scientific research, valid from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2028. This announcement invites proposals focusing on areas critical to Army readiness and performance, particularly within behavioral and social sciences. Key research interests include holistic personnel assessment, leader competencies, team performance, and technological fluency. Various award mechanisms are available, such as procurement contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, tailored to meet specific research needs. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit, and for-profit organizations, with a flexible interest in fostering innovative research solutions to enhance Army capabilities. Prospective participants should submit white papers to gauge funding potential before full proposals. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessments, innovative measurement techniques, and the development of advanced leader competencies suitable for complex operational environments. This BAA encourages scientific exploration aimed at improving human performance, with the goal of fostering the Army's operational readiness and adaptability to emerging challenges.
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