Funder: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 (Executive Summary strongly encouraged) | January 20, 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 for a 24-month base period, plus a 12-month option for up to $500,000; optional graduate student supplement up to $350,000.
Summary: Supports early-career faculty and equivalent researchers in developing innovative, high-impact research aligned with Department of Defense national security needs.
Key Information: Applicants must not have received over $500,000 from DARPA or $1,250,000 from DoD sources; see eligibility for details.