Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFOSR 2012 0005
Apply for BAA AFOSR 2012 0005
- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Air Force Fiscal Year 2013 Young Investigator Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2012 and posted on Jun 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $360,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- The individual awards will be made to a U.S. institution of higher education, industrial laboratory, or non profit research organization where the principal investigator is employed on a full time basis and holds a regular position. Researchers working at the Federally Funded Research and Development Centers and Government Laboratories will not be considered for the YIP competition. The principal investigator must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident who has received a Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years as indicated in Section I of the BAA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Force Fiscal Year 2013 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP), administered by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), is a competitive grant opportunity designed to support early-career scientists and engineers who are beginning to establish independent research programs. The program focuses on basic research in science and engineering and is specifically aimed at investigators who have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree within the previous five years (defined for this cycle as on or after May 1, 2007). The core idea is to identify researchers who have already shown unusual promise and give them resources and visibility early in their careers so they can pursue creative, high-impact foundational work.
The program has three main objectives. First, it seeks to foster genuinely creative basic research that can advance fundamental knowledge in areas relevant to the Air Force. Second, it is meant to strengthen the career development of outstanding young investigators by providing a prestigious, early-stage research award that can help launch a longer-term research trajectory. Third, it explicitly aims to build stronger awareness and connection between the research community and the Air Force mission, helping awardees understand the scientific and engineering challenges that matter to national defense and Air Force needs, even when the funded work is foundational rather than applied.
Funding is provided through a discretionary grant mechanism under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800). For this solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number BAA AFOSR 2012 0005), AFOSR anticipated making about 30 awards. The maximum award amount listed is $360,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have other committed funds. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reinforcing that the emphasis is on research contributions rather than program delivery or services.
Eligibility is structured around both the investigator and the organization. Awards are made to a U.S. institution rather than directly to an individual, and the principal investigator must be employed full time and hold a regular position at the submitting organization. Eligible organizations include U.S. institutions of higher education (public or private), industrial laboratories, and nonprofit research organizations. The principal investigator must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident. Researchers based at Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and government laboratories are explicitly excluded from competing in this YIP cycle, which keeps the focus on investigators building their careers in universities and other non-government research settings.
From a topic standpoint, proposals must align with research areas of interest to the Air Force Research Laboratory and AFOSR. Rather than listing all topics in the YIP notice itself, applicants are directed to consult the broader AFOSR research interests announcement on Grants.gov (noted as BAA AFOSR 2012 0001, Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research). Applicants are also encouraged to contact AFOSR program managers associated with those research areas before submitting, both to confirm fit and to better understand technical goals and priorities. This pre-proposal communication is presented as a practical step to improve alignment and competitiveness.
Key dates for this opportunity include a posted date of June 5, 2012, with an original closing date of August 14, 2012, later reflected as a current closing date of August 15, 2012. The archive date is September 14, 2012. In short, this YIP solicitation is a time-limited, highly selective early-career funding opportunity that supports fundamental research tied to Air Force interests, with awards going through eligible U.S. research institutions on behalf of promising investigators who are within five years of their terminal degree.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Air Force FY2013 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP)
What is the Air Force Fiscal Year 2013 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP)?
The Air Force FY2013 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). It is designed to support early-career scientists and engineers who are beginning to establish independent research programs, with an emphasis on basic research in science and engineering relevant to Air Force interests.
What is the purpose of the YIP program?
The program is intended to identify researchers who have already shown unusual promise and provide resources and visibility early in their careers so they can pursue creative, high-impact foundational work.
What are the main objectives of YIP?
The solicitation describes three objectives: (1) foster genuinely creative basic research that advances fundamental knowledge in areas relevant to the Air Force; (2) strengthen the career development of outstanding young investigators through a prestigious early-stage research award; and (3) build stronger awareness and connection between the research community and the Air Force mission by helping awardees understand scientific and engineering challenges important to national defense and Air Force needs.
Is this program focused on basic research or applied research?
The program focuses on basic research in science and engineering. While the work should be relevant to Air Force interests, the solicitation emphasizes foundational rather than applied outcomes.
What is the funding mechanism and program listing for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through a discretionary grant mechanism under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program, CFDA 12.800.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is BAA AFOSR 2012 0005.
How many awards does AFOSR expect to make?
AFOSR anticipated making about 30 awards for this solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $360,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, indicating an emphasis on research contributions rather than program delivery or services.
Who is eligible to serve as the principal investigator (PI)?
The PI must be an early-career investigator who earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree within the previous five years, defined for this cycle as on or after May 1, 2007. The PI must be employed full time and hold a regular position at the submitting organization, and must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident.
How is the five-year eligibility window defined for this YIP cycle?
For this cycle, the five-year window is defined as having earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree on or after May 1, 2007.
Are awards made to individuals or to organizations?
Awards are made to a U.S. institution rather than directly to an individual investigator.
What types of organizations are eligible to submit proposals?
Eligible submitting organizations include U.S. institutions of higher education (public or private), industrial laboratories, and nonprofit research organizations.
Do applicants have to be employed full time by the submitting organization?
Yes. The solicitation specifies that the PI must be employed full time and hold a regular position at the submitting organization.
What citizenship or residency requirements apply to the PI?
The PI must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a permanent resident.
Are researchers at FFRDCs eligible to apply?
No. Researchers based at Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are explicitly excluded from competing in this YIP cycle.
Are researchers at government laboratories eligible to apply?
No. Government laboratories are explicitly excluded from competing in this YIP cycle.
What research topics are eligible under this YIP solicitation?
Proposals must align with research areas of interest to the Air Force Research Laboratory and AFOSR. The YIP notice directs applicants to consult the broader AFOSR research interests announcement on Grants.gov for topic details.
Where do applicants find the detailed AFOSR research areas of interest?
Applicants are directed to the AFOSR research interests announcement on Grants.gov noted as BAA AFOSR 2012 0001, titled "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research."
Is it recommended to contact an AFOSR program manager before submitting?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to contact AFOSR program managers associated with the relevant research areas before submitting, to confirm topic fit and better understand technical goals and priorities.
Why does the solicitation encourage pre-proposal communication with program managers?
The solicitation presents this step as a practical way to improve alignment with AFOSR interests and increase competitiveness by clarifying fit and technical priorities.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is June 5, 2012. The original closing date is August 14, 2012, with a later listed current closing date of August 15, 2012. The archive date is September 14, 2012.
What is the posted date?
The opportunity was posted on June 5, 2012.
What is the closing date?
The solicitation shows an original closing date of August 14, 2012, and a current closing date of August 15, 2012.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is September 14, 2012.
How competitive is this program?
Based on the solicitation description, this is a highly selective, competitive opportunity intended to support a limited number of early-career investigators (about 30 anticipated awards) pursuing high-impact basic research aligned with Air Force interests.
Does the program emphasize investigator career development?
Yes. One of the stated objectives is to strengthen the career development of outstanding young investigators by providing a prestigious early-stage research award that can help launch a longer-term research trajectory.
Does the program aim to connect researchers with the Air Force mission?
Yes. A stated objective is to build stronger awareness and connection between the research community and the Air Force mission, including understanding scientific and engineering challenges relevant to national defense and Air Force needs.
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