Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)
The USAFA funds research to enhance cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission capabilities, focusing on topics like super hypersonics, cyber security, and homeland defense.
Funder: Air Force Academy
Due Dates: Rolling (white papers accepted any time; proposals by invitation per call)
Funding Amounts: Up to $99,000,000 total; individual awards may vary, typically up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports research in science, technology, and engineering to advance Air Force Academy educational and mission objectives, with emphasis on cadet participation and public benefit.
Key Information: Federal agencies and individuals are not eligible; white papers must be submitted via email, not Grants.gov.
Description
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) invites research proposals and white papers from academia and industry to address a broad spectrum of science, technology, and engineering topics relevant to the Air Force mission and cadet education. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) supports research that enhances cadet learning, advances faculty development, and contributes to the operational needs of the Air Force. Projects should aim to incorporate cadet participation and demonstrate public benefit beyond direct DoD use.
Research areas include, but are not limited to: aeronautics, astronautics, biosciences, chemistry, computer science, mechanical and civil engineering, laser and optics, cyberspace, environmental engineering, behavioral sciences, foreign languages, and national security studies. The BAA remains open until superseded, and specific research center interests are detailed in the full announcement.
