NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research
NRL seeks innovative research proposals in various technical areas through the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA); White Papers due date extended.
Funder: Naval Research Laboratory
Due Dates: December 31, 2024 (Original Final Deadline) | September 30, 2026 (Current Final Deadline)
Funding Amounts: No fixed ceiling or floor; award size and duration vary by topic and proposal scope.
Summary: Supports innovative basic and applied research across a wide range of science and engineering topics relevant to Navy and Marine Corps operations.
Key Information: White Paper submission is required before full proposal invitation.
Description
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites proposals for basic and applied research supporting the advancement of science and technology relevant to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. This BAA covers a broad spectrum of research areas, including but not limited to advanced materials, autonomy, electromagnetics, cyber security, ocean and atmospheric sciences, space technology, and more. The BAA is organized under several directorates, each with detailed topic areas outlined in the announcement and its appendices.
The program aims to foster cutting-edge research and technology development, emphasizing both fundamental science and the transition of new technologies to practical naval applications. Proposals may range from theoretical studies to proof-of-concept and prototype development, depending on the topic.
