Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support
This grant offers partial funding to U.S. and eligible foreign nonprofits or universities to host Air Force-related science conferences and workshops that promote research exchange and education.
Funder: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Due Dates: August 31, 2029 (final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $5,000–$100,000 (max $500,000); total program up to $2,000,000/year; most awards are 1 year.
Summary: Provides partial support for scientific conferences and workshops aligned with Air Force basic research priorities.
Key Information: AFOSR funding is limited to 50% of total event costs; proposals must be submitted at least 6 months before event start.
Description
This opportunity from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) supports conferences and workshops that advance the Department of the Air Force’s basic research mission. Funding is intended for events that bring together experts to discuss recent scientific or educational findings or expose researchers and advanced graduate students to new research techniques in areas of interest to AFOSR. Supported events must be scientific or technical in nature and relevant to AFOSR’s research priorities, as described in their current Broad Agency Announcement.
AFOSR provides partial support (up to 50% of total event costs) for eligible conferences and workshops. The program aims to facilitate technology interchange, dissemination of research results, and engagement with the scientific community. Funding is competitive and subject to availability.
