Air Force Defense Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support
ID: 286437Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Air Force Office of Scientific Research (DOD-AFOSR)

Award Range

$1 - $1M

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/286437

Additional Information

http://www.wpafb.af.mil/Welcome/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/842050
Timeline
    Description

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is offering a federal grant opportunity for conference and workshop support aimed at advancing research and technology in areas relevant to the U.S. Air Force's basic research interests. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, with proposals required to be submitted at least six months prior to the event. This funding initiative is crucial for facilitating knowledge exchange among researchers and educational institutions, thereby enhancing innovation in defense-related sciences. Interested parties can reach out to Daniel Smith at afosr.baa@us.af.mil for further inquiries, with funding amounts ranging from $1 to $1,000,000 and an expected 200 awards available, subject to the availability of funds and program officer discretion.

    Point(s) of Contact
    afosr.baa@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Amendment 0001.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Amendment 0004.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Amendment 0005.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Amendment 0006.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Conference and Worshop Support Amendment 1.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Conference and Worshop Support.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Amendment 0002.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008 Amendment 0003.pdf
    BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008.pdf
    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0008) to provide partial support for conferences and workshops in relevant scientific fields. Funding is available exclusively to U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, and proposals must be submitted at least six months prior to the event start date. The proposal review process is merit-based, emphasizing the technical merit of the proposed research and its relevance to defense missions. Eligible applicants include institutions involved in scientific research and those promoting advanced education. Importantly, funding requests are subject to availability of funds and agency discretion; there is no guarantee of an award. The document outlines the application process, including necessary components such as project narratives and budget justifications, along with compliance requirements concerning accountability and risk assessment. Successful applicants must also adhere to specific acknowledgment and reporting requirements once awards are granted, ensuring the integrity and impact of funded research align with the Air Force's mission objectives.
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