Funder: Office of Naval Research
Due Dates: May 2, 2025 (White Papers) | September 5, 2025 (Full Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.5M/year for 5 years per award; total program funding estimated at ~$170M over five years; typical award up to $7.5M total.
Summary: Supports multidisciplinary, high-risk basic research at U.S. universities to achieve scientific breakthroughs with broad impact in science, technology, and national security.
Key Information: White papers are optional but strongly recommended; only U.S. degree-granting universities are eligible to apply as lead institutions.