Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0005
Apply for BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0005
- The DOD-AFOSR in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CENTER OF EXCELLENCE: Multi-Fidelity Modeling of Combustion Instabilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 09, 2016 and posted on Mar 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2016. (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 $4,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of Defense Air Force Office of Scientific Research (DOD-AFOSR) grant solicitation for an unclassified University Center of Excellence focused on multi-fidelity modeling of combustion instabilities. The intent is to support fundamental research that improves the scientific understanding and predictive modeling of combustion instability phenomena, a longstanding challenge in high-performance propulsion systems (including rocket propulsion). Proposals must come from U.S. educational institutions and must not include proprietary information, which signals that the government expects research outputs that can be openly shared within unclassified channels and evaluated without restrictions.
The Center is described as a joint effort between AFOSR and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), specifically the AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate, Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL/RQR). In practical terms, that means the award is meant to function as a hub that strengthens AFRL research capacity by connecting it to a sustained university-led research program, while also building the workforce pipeline by training graduate students and early-career researchers in topics directly aligned with Air Force basic research needs. The “Center of Excellence” framing also implies an expectation of coordinated, multi-investigator work rather than a single narrow project, often involving integrated theory, computation, and (when applicable) validation activities, although the announcement emphasizes modeling.
The performance period can run up to six years total, structured as three two-year segments. The first two years are the base period, and then there are two additional two-year options that the government may choose to exercise depending on performance, program priorities, and available funds. Financially, the solicitation indicates an anticipated budget of up to $700,000 per year for one award, which rolls up to a planning ceiling of $4,200,000 if all six years are funded at the anticipated level. The announcement also makes clear that the final amount could be lower or otherwise adjusted based on proposal quality and funding availability, so applicants are expected to propose a realistic, defensible program plan that can deliver value within those constraints and potentially scale across the option periods.
Applications are to be evaluated through peer review panels using the criteria listed in the announcement’s “Application Review Information” section (Section E). While those criteria are not reproduced in the text provided, the process described suggests a standard competitive scientific merit review, typically weighing factors such as technical approach, originality and potential impact, qualifications of the research team, relevance to Air Force needs, and the feasibility of the management plan for a multi-year center. Because it is a Center of Excellence, reviewers commonly pay close attention to how well the proposed effort is integrated across investigators, how students will be trained, and how the work will transition into broader Air Force research capability even if the research remains basic in nature.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a grant under a discretionary funding opportunity in the science and technology / research and development category, with CFDA number 12.800. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as clarified in the announcement’s eligibility section. Submissions must be electronic through Grants.gov; paper submissions are explicitly not accepted, and the necessary application forms are available only through Grants.gov. The opportunity number is BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0005, it was posted March 9, 2016, and the stated closing date is May 11, 2016.
In summary, AFOSR is seeking one university-led, unclassified research center that can deliver sustained advances in multi-fidelity computational modeling approaches for combustion instabilities, aligned with Air Force propulsion-related basic research priorities, over a potential six-year horizon and at an anticipated funding level up to $700,000 per year, with competitive selection via peer review and mandatory electronic submission through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) grant solicitation to establish an unclassified University Center of Excellence focused on multi-fidelity modeling of combustion instabilities.
What is the main purpose of the Center of Excellence?
The intent is to support fundamental research that improves scientific understanding and predictive modeling of combustion instability phenomena, which are a longstanding challenge in high-performance propulsion systems, including rocket propulsion.
Is this opportunity classified or unclassified?
The solicitation is explicitly for an unclassified Center of Excellence.
Are proprietary or restricted materials allowed in proposals?
No. Proposals must not include proprietary information. This indicates the government expects research outputs that can be openly shared within unclassified channels and evaluated without restrictions.
Who is sponsoring and partnering on this Center?
The Center is described as a joint effort between AFOSR and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), specifically the AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate, Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL/RQR).
How many awards are expected under this solicitation?
The solicitation indicates an anticipated budget for one award, which implies a single Center award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply?
Proposals must come from U.S. educational institutions. The eligibility description also includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as clarified in the announcement's eligibility section.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant under a discretionary funding opportunity in the science and technology / research and development category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 12.800.
What research topics does the solicitation emphasize?
The emphasis is on multi-fidelity computational modeling approaches for combustion instabilities, aimed at advancing predictive capability and fundamental understanding relevant to Air Force propulsion-related basic research needs.
Does the solicitation focus on modeling only, or also experiments?
The announcement emphasizes modeling. It also suggests integrated activities across theory and computation and, when applicable, validation activities, but the stated focus is on modeling.
What does "multi-fidelity modeling" mean in the context of this solicitation?
Based on the description provided, "multi-fidelity modeling" refers to using and integrating modeling approaches at different levels of detail (fidelity) to improve understanding and predictive modeling of combustion instability phenomena.
How long can the project run?
The performance period can run up to six years total, structured as three two-year segments.
How is the six-year period structured?
The first two years are the base period, followed by two additional two-year option periods that the government may choose to exercise.
Are the option periods guaranteed?
No. The two option periods may be exercised depending on performance, program priorities, and available funds.
What is the anticipated annual funding level?
The solicitation indicates an anticipated budget of up to $700,000 per year for the award.
What is the maximum planned total funding over the full period?
If funded at the anticipated level for all six years, the planning ceiling would be $4,200,000.
Can the final award amount be different from the anticipated budget?
Yes. The announcement states the final amount could be lower or otherwise adjusted based on proposal quality and funding availability.
What kind of proposal approach is implied by the "Center of Excellence" framing?
The Center framing implies an expectation of coordinated, multi-investigator work rather than a single narrow project, often involving integrated efforts across theory, computation, and related activities aligned to the Center's goals.
How will applications be reviewed?
Applications are to be evaluated through peer review panels using the criteria listed in the announcement's "Application Review Information" section (Section E).
Are the specific review criteria provided here?
No. The text provided references Section E for the criteria, but the criteria themselves are not reproduced in the information provided.
What kinds of factors are likely to matter in a Center proposal, based on the process described?
The description suggests a standard competitive scientific merit review and notes that, for a Center of Excellence, reviewers commonly pay attention to integration across investigators, student training, and how the work strengthens broader Air Force research capability, even when the research is basic.
What is the submission method?
Submissions must be electronic through Grants.gov.
Are paper submissions allowed?
No. Paper submissions are explicitly not accepted.
Where do applicants get the required application forms?
The necessary application forms are available only through Grants.gov.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0005.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 9, 2016.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The stated closing date is May 11, 2016.
What is the intended relationship between the university Center and AFRL?
In practical terms, the award is meant to function as a hub that strengthens AFRL research capacity by connecting it to a sustained, university-led research program.
Does the opportunity include a workforce development component?
Yes. The description notes an intent to build the workforce pipeline by training graduate students and early-career researchers in areas aligned with Air Force basic research needs.
What is the overall scope in plain terms?
AFOSR is seeking one university-led, unclassified research center to deliver sustained advances in multi-fidelity computational modeling of combustion instabilities, aligned with Air Force propulsion-related basic research priorities, over a potential six-year horizon, with competitive selection via peer review and mandatory electronic submission through Grants.gov.
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