Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
AFOSR funds and manages basic research in engineering, information, physical, and biological sciences to advance Air Force capabilities, supporting projects in military, university, and industry labs worldwide.
Funder: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Due Dates: Rolling (Open until superseded)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $100,000–$300,000/year for 3 years; up to $10,000,000 and 5 years considered; ~$200M available overall.
Summary: Supports fundamental research in science, engineering, and technology aligned with U.S. Air Force and Space Force priorities.
Key Information: Proposals are reviewed as received; contact relevant Program Officer before submitting a full proposal.
Description
This opportunity from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) solicits proposals for fundamental research across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines relevant to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. The program aims to foster scientific breakthroughs with the potential to revolutionize future military and commercial capabilities. Research areas span engineering, information science, physical sciences, biological sciences, and interdisciplinary topics, as detailed in the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
Proposals should focus on basic research (not applied or developmental work) and align with AFOSR’s mission to discover, shape, and champion transformative science and technology for national defense. Awards may be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or other transactions.
