[Air Force -- Research Lab](https://www.afrl.af.mil/)

September 30, 2027 (White Papers)

Up to $499.87M total program funding; individual award size and duration TBD based on proposal.

Solicitation for research advancing human effectiveness, medical, aerospace, and related technologies supporting national defense.

Two-step application: white paper first, then invited full proposal.

--- ## Description The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) invite white papers for innovative research under the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). This open solicitation seeks efforts that enhance human performance, health, safety, and effectiveness in operational environments, spanning all technical areas listed in the CHEERS MAA Statements of Objectives. Research must support experimental or test purposes relevant to national defense needs, as authorized under 10 U.S.C. 4023. --- ## Due Dates - White Papers Due: September 30, 2027 - Invited Full Proposals: Only those whose white papers are selected will be invited to submit full proposals; deadlines for full proposals will be specified in the invitation. --- ## Funding Amount - Total program funding will not exceed $499.87 million across all awards under this solicitation. - Individual award amounts and periods of performance are not predetermined and will depend on the proposed research scope and funding availability. - Multiple awards are anticipated, but the government reserves the right to make zero, one, or more awards. --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is unrestricted: open to all responsible entities, including academic institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations, and international applicants (subject to export controls and program requirements). - There is no limit on the number of white papers an applicant may submit, but each must propose a unique approach. - Foreign participation is allowed, but may be subject to additional restrictions or requirements. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1: White Paper Submission** - Submit a 5-page white paper (Word format) describing the proposed research, objectives, and approach. - White papers are accepted any time until September 30, 2027. - Submission Email: [AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil](mailto:AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil) - **Step 2: Full Proposal (by invitation)** - Offerors whose white papers are deemed of interest will be invited to submit a full technical and cost proposal. - Instructions and deadlines for full proposals will be provided in the invitation. - Only white papers are being solicited at this time; unsolicited full proposals will not be considered for award. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Research areas include, but are not limited to: human performance, medical and health sciences, aerospace medicine, operational safety, telecommunications, energy, and experimental technologies relevant to defense. - Deliverables, security classification, and export control requirements will be determined based on the specific research proposed. - The cost of preparing white papers is not an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract. - Review of white papers may take 180 days or longer. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Synopsis](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360262) - [CHEERS Open Period 2 Solicitation (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Open%20Period%20Solicitation%202.pdf) - [AFRL Homepage](https://www.afrl.af.mil/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Role | Email | Phone | |------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Amber A. Taylor | Contracting Officer | [AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil](mailto:AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil) | 703-347-5655 | | Kelly Kaleda | Program Manager (AFRL/RHW) | kelly.kaleda.4@us.af.mil | | | Stacey Martens | Program Manager (AFRL/RHD) | stacey.martens@us.af.mil | | | Nathan Baldwin | Program Manager (AFRL/RHB) | nathaniel.baldwin.1@us.af.mil | | | Linda Armstrong | Program Manager (USAFSAM) | linda.armstrong.7@us.af.mil | | For general questions, use the CHEERS MAA Org Box: [AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil](mailto:AFRL.711HPW.MAA@us.af.mil) ---

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas

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