Funder: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 (Executive Summary) | January 20, 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 for a 24-month base period; up to $500,000 for a 12-month option; additional option for graduate student support up to $200,000.
Summary: Provides high-impact funding and mentorship to early-career faculty and equivalent researchers to advance transformative research aligned with national security needs.
Key Information: Eligibility is restricted to junior faculty or equivalent at U.S. institutions who have not exceeded specified prior DoD/DARPA funding thresholds.