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 (max $450,000 total); ~50 awards; no cost sharing required

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; single investigator only; no collaborators or co-PIs allowed.