Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 08 R 0002
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- The Dept of the Army Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ARO Young Investigator Program (YIP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.431 Basic Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2008 and posted on Feb 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2008 The close date for this BAA has been given a grace period for submission of proposals though 04 April 2008, 1600 ET due to system problems.. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The ARO Young Investigator Program (YIP) is a discretionary research grant opportunity run by the Department of the Army, Materiel Command through the Army Research Office (ARO). Its main purpose is to find and support early-career academic scientists and engineers who have recently earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and who appear likely to become leaders in creative, high-impact research. For this FY08 competition, eligibility is tied to having received the doctorate within the last five years, specifically on or after 01 November 2002. The program is designed not only to fund promising research ideas, but also to bring outstanding new university faculty into the Army's broader basic research ecosystem and to encourage the development of their long-term teaching and research careers.
This opportunity is offered as a grant under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, aligned with CFDA 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research). It is specifically aimed at institutions of higher education, including both private universities and public or state-controlled universities. The notice emphasizes that this YIP solicitation is separate from, and in addition to, another Young Investigator Program described under the open ARO BAA W911NF 07 R 0003, meaning applicants should pay attention to which solicitation they are applying under and the specific instructions attached to this particular announcement.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number W911NF 08 R 0002 and an award ceiling listed at $300,000. The posting date is 28 February 2008, with an original closing date of 31 March 2008. The current closing date was extended to 04 April 2008 at 1600 Eastern Time, with the announcement noting that a grace period was provided because of system problems. The listing also states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to commit institutional funds as a condition of eligibility or award under this program. The archive date is 30 April 2008, indicating when the opportunity would be formally closed out in the posting system.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Ernest Dixon III, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 919-549-4270 or by email at ernie.dixon@us.army.mil. The full announcement link is referenced as the authoritative source for complete requirements, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and any topic areas or ARO technical priorities that would shape what kinds of research projects are most competitive.
FAQs: ARO Young Investigator Program (YIP) FY08 (W911NF 08 R 0002)
What is the ARO Young Investigator Program (YIP)?
The ARO Young Investigator Program (YIP) is a discretionary research grant opportunity run by the Department of the Army, Materiel Command through the Army Research Office (ARO). It is intended to identify and support early-career academic scientists and engineers who appear likely to become leaders in creative, high-impact research.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program aims to fund promising research ideas from early-career faculty and to bring outstanding new university faculty into the Army's basic research ecosystem. It also encourages the development of recipients' long-term teaching and research careers.
Who is eligible to apply?
This opportunity is aimed at institutions of higher education, including private universities and public or state-controlled universities.
What career stage is this program targeting?
This YIP competition targets early-career academic scientists and engineers who have recently earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and are seen as likely to become research leaders.
What is the Ph.D. (or equivalent) eligibility window for the FY08 competition?
For the FY08 competition, eligibility is tied to having received the doctorate within the last five years, specifically on or after 01 November 2002.
What agency is offering this grant?
The grant is run by the Department of the Army, Materiel Command through the Army Research Office (ARO).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is W911NF 08 R 0002.
What is the program area or category for this funding?
The opportunity is offered as a grant under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, aligned with CFDA 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit institutional funds as a condition of eligibility or award.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date is 28 February 2008.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was 31 March 2008. The closing date was extended to 04 April 2008.
What is the exact deadline time for the extended closing date?
The extended closing date deadline is 04 April 2008 at 1600 Eastern Time.
Why was there an extension or grace period?
The announcement notes that a grace period was provided because of system problems.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is 30 April 2008, indicating when the opportunity would be formally closed out in the posting system.
Is this YIP solicitation the same as the YIP described in the open ARO BAA?
No. The notice emphasizes that this YIP solicitation is separate from, and in addition to, another Young Investigator Program described under the open ARO BAA W911NF 07 R 0003. Applicants should pay close attention to which solicitation they are applying under and follow the instructions attached to this specific announcement.
Where can applicants find the complete requirements and proposal instructions?
The full announcement link is referenced as the authoritative source for complete requirements, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and any topic areas or ARO technical priorities that may shape competitiveness.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Ernest Dixon III, Contract Specialist.
How can I contact the point of contact?
Ernest Dixon III can be reached by phone at 919-549-4270 or by email at ernie.dixon@us.army.mil.
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