Opportunity Information: Apply for AROBAA12 020
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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 "Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative" 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 Aug 20, 2012 and posted on Aug 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 2012 See BAA for white paper due dates. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This MURI competition is open only to and full proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) including DoD institutions of higher education, with degree granting programs in science and/or engineering. To the extent that it is a part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as an FFRDC, a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) or other University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI competition and receive MURI funds. However, the eligibility of a UAL (other than an FFRDC) to submit a URI proposal does not exempt the proposal from any evaluation factor contained in this Broad Agency Announcement. Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and foreign universities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds, directly or via subaward. When a modest amount of additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be requested via a separate proposal from that organization. This supplemental proposal should be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated separately by the responsible Research Topic Chief. If approved, the supplemental proposal will be funded by the responsible agency using non MURI funds. Since it is not certain that non MURI funding would be available for ineligible organizations, Principal Investigators are encouraged to restrict funding requests to eligible organizations when practical. Awards under this BAA will be made only to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education which award degrees in science and/or engineering. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is a discretionary, grant-based funding opportunity intended to support basic research in science and engineering at U.S. universities when that work is likely to be relevant to long-term Department of Defense (DoD) interests. The central idea of MURI is to fund genuinely multidisciplinary teams, meaning research efforts where multiple traditional disciplines actively interact in ways that accelerate progress beyond what a single-discipline project would typically achieve. The program is positioned as an investment in foundational, high-impact science that can open new directions for future defense-related technologies, even when no immediate application or product is defined at the time of the award.
A key feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on DoD-defined "basic research." In this context, basic research is described as systematic study aimed at increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding of phenomena and observable facts, without being driven by a specific near-term process, product, or deployment goal. The announcement frames this as farsighted, high-payoff work that builds the intellectual and experimental base for later technological progress. The supported research areas broadly span physical sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, and life sciences, as long as they connect to long-term national security needs. The DoD also notes that it invests widely across many specific fields to maintain early awareness of emerging scientific knowledge and potential breakthroughs.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number AROBAA12-020, categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA number 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research). The awarding agency is the Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command, reflecting Army Research Office involvement in managing the solicitation. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which means applicants are not required to provide their own funds as a condition of eligibility. The posting and creation date are both August 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of December 10, 2012, while noting that the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contains specific white paper due dates that may govern early submission steps before full proposals.
Eligibility is tightly defined around U.S. institutions of higher education that grant degrees in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education that meet the same degree-granting criteria. Certain university-connected entities may also be eligible if they are truly part of a U.S. university and are not classified as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), or another University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) designated in a way that would disqualify it. The solicitation makes clear that simply being university-affiliated does not override other BAA evaluation criteria; proposals from such entities are still assessed under the same factors as others.
The rules on participation versus funding are important. Organizations that are ineligible to receive MURI funds, including industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign universities, are allowed to collaborate scientifically on the research effort, but they may not receive MURI funding either directly or through subawards. If a collaboration genuinely requires a modest amount of funding to an ineligible organization to be feasible, the announcement allows for a workaround: the ineligible organization may submit a separate supplemental proposal that is attached to the main university proposal. That supplemental request is evaluated separately by the responsible Research Topic Chief and, if approved, would be supported using non-MURI funds from the responsible agency rather than MURI dollars. The announcement also cautions that non-MURI funds are not guaranteed, so principal investigators are encouraged to limit funding requests to eligible organizations when possible.
The announcement explicitly encourages participation by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs), either as lead submitters or as partners within team proposals. At the same time, it states that no portion of the solicitation is set aside specifically for HBCU or MI participation, meaning all submissions compete in the same pool under the same selection process.
For access and support, the opportunity points applicants to the Army Research Office (ARO) website for additional information. It also provides a practical contact for access issues: Kevin Bassler, listed as a Procurement Analyst, for help if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically.
FY 2013 DoD MURI (AROBaa12-020) FAQ
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Department of Defense (DoD) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI). It is a discretionary, grant-based program intended to support basic research in science and engineering at U.S. universities when the work is likely to be relevant to long-term DoD interests.
2) What is the main goal of the MURI program?
The central idea is to fund genuinely multidisciplinary research teams where multiple traditional disciplines actively interact in ways that accelerate progress beyond what a single-discipline project would typically achieve. The program is positioned as an investment in foundational, high-impact science that can open new directions for future defense-related technologies, even when there is no immediate application defined at the time of award.
3) What does DoD mean by "basic research" in this solicitation?
In this context, basic research is described as systematic study aimed at increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding of phenomena and observable facts, without being driven by a specific near-term process, product, or deployment goal. The announcement frames it as farsighted, high-payoff work that builds the intellectual and experimental base for later technological progress.
4) What research areas are supported?
The opportunity broadly spans physical sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, and life sciences, as long as the research connects to long-term national security needs. The DoD notes that it invests widely across many specific fields to maintain early awareness of emerging scientific knowledge and potential breakthroughs.
5) Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command, reflecting Army Research Office (ARO) involvement in managing the solicitation.
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AROBAA12-020. The CFDA number is 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research).
7) How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. That means applicants are not required to provide their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
9) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and the creation date are both August 20, 2012.
10) What is the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is December 10, 2012.
11) Are there any earlier due dates (for example, white papers)?
Yes. The announcement notes that the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contains specific white paper due dates that may govern early submission steps before full proposals.
12) Who is eligible to apply as the lead organization?
Eligibility is tightly defined around U.S. institutions of higher education that grant degrees in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education that meet the same degree-granting criteria.
13) Are DoD institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes, DoD institutions of higher education are eligible if they meet the degree-granting criteria in science and/or engineering described in the solicitation.
14) Can university-connected entities apply?
Certain university-connected entities may be eligible if they are truly part of a U.S. university and are not classified as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), or another University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) designated in a way that would disqualify it.
15) Does being affiliated with a university automatically make an entity eligible?
No. The solicitation indicates that simply being university-affiliated does not override other BAA evaluation criteria. Proposals from such entities are still assessed under the same factors as others.
16) Can industry participate?
Industry is allowed to collaborate scientifically on the research effort, but industry organizations may not receive MURI funding either directly or through subawards.
17) Can DoD laboratories participate?
DoD laboratories are allowed to collaborate scientifically, but they may not receive MURI funding either directly or through subawards.
18) Can FFRDCs participate?
FFRDCs are allowed to collaborate scientifically, but they may not receive MURI funding either directly or through subawards.
19) Can foreign universities participate?
Foreign universities are allowed to collaborate scientifically, but they may not receive MURI funding either directly or through subawards.
20) If an ineligible partner needs funding, is there any option?
If a collaboration genuinely requires a modest amount of funding to an ineligible organization to be feasible, the ineligible organization may submit a separate supplemental proposal attached to the main university proposal. That supplemental request is evaluated separately by the responsible Research Topic Chief and, if approved, would be supported using non-MURI funds from the responsible agency rather than MURI dollars.
21) Is non-MURI funding for ineligible organizations guaranteed?
No. The announcement cautions that non-MURI funds are not guaranteed. Principal investigators are encouraged to limit funding requests to eligible organizations when possible.
22) Are HBCUs and Minority Institutions encouraged to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly encourages participation by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs), either as lead submitters or as partners within team proposals.
23) Is any portion of the solicitation set aside for HBCUs or MIs?
No. The solicitation states that no portion is set aside specifically for HBCU or MI participation. All submissions compete in the same pool under the same selection process.
24) Where can applicants find additional information?
The opportunity points applicants to the Army Research Office (ARO) website for additional information.
25) Who should be contacted if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically?
Kevin Bassler (Procurement Analyst) is listed as the contact for help if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically.
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