Staff Research Program
The ARO Staff Research Program funds collaborative basic research projects between ARO scientists and external institutions to advance knowledge in science and engineering while maintaining objectivity and mission integrity.
Funder: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Due Dates: June 2, 2030 (final deadline; proposals accepted on a rolling basis until then)
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$10,000,000 per award; duration up to 36 months; cooperative agreements
Summary: Enables Army Research Office (ARO) staff to collaborate with higher education institutions on hands-on, basic research in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences.
Key Information: Only institutions of higher education with recognized research capabilities are eligible.
Description
This program supports collaborative research between Army Research Office (ARO) scientific staff and external institutions of higher education. The goal is to advance fundamental knowledge and scientific understanding in mechanical sciences, mathematical sciences, electronics, computing science, physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials science, network science, and environmental sciences. The research must be conducted at the institution’s facilities, with an ARO scientist collaborating but not serving as principal investigator (PI). The program aims to maintain and expand ARO staff competence while contributing to the education and training of students and supporting the Army’s mission.
