Funder: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Due Dates: Pre-proposal inquiries: July 4, 2025 | White papers: July 25, 2025 | Proposals: September 19, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000/year for 3 years (total up to $450,000); ~37–76 awards anticipated; $4.5M total program funding (subject to availability)
Summary: Supports early-career scientists and engineers in basic research relevant to Air Force and Space Force missions.
Key Information: PI must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident with doctorate awarded after April 1, 2018; white paper required for eligibility.