Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 12 R 0007
Apply for W911NF 12 R 0007
- 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 "High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) and Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)" 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 Jan 26, 2012 and posted on Jan 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Awards will be made as add ons to existing single investigator grants, Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative grants, and University Affiliated Research Centers that have at least 12 months period of performance remaining from the date of proposal submission.
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Opportunity Summary:
The High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) and Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) is a Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command opportunity administered through the Army Research Office (ARO) to support hands-on STEM research apprenticeships for students. The intent is to run HSAP/URAP for an additional year, placing promising high school juniors and seniors as well as undergraduate students into university-based research environments where they can participate in real, structured research activities. A central feature of the program is mentorship: participating students work under the direction of principal investigators (PIs) who already hold ARO-sponsored research awards, meaning the apprentices are embedded into ongoing, active research programs rather than stand-alone student projects.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award and is listed with funding instrument types that include grants and procurement contracts, with the activity category aligned to science and technology and other research and development. The CFDA number associated with the program is 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research). ARO expected to make about 50 awards under this notice. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide institutional or third-party funds to be eligible or competitive under the terms provided in the notice.
Funding levels are described with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $300,000, indicating a standard award amount of $300,000 per award under this specific listing. Importantly, these awards are not described as brand-new, independent research grants. Instead, they are made as add-ons to existing ARO-funded efforts. Eligibility is therefore tied to current ARO awards: proposals must be associated with existing single-investigator grants, Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) grants, or University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs). In addition, the underlying award must have at least 12 months remaining in its period of performance as of the proposal submission date, ensuring there is sufficient time left in the ongoing project for meaningful apprentice participation and mentoring.
The practical outcome of HSAP/URAP is to expand the pipeline of STEM talent by giving students early exposure to research culture, methods, and expectations in a university setting. Because the apprentices are placed within established ARO-sponsored projects, the program emphasizes integration into professional research teams, supervised training, and research experiences that align with Army-relevant basic research areas supported by ARO. The timeline information in the posting shows it was posted on January 26, 2012, with a closing date of February 29, 2012, and an archive date of March 30, 2012.
For access to the full announcement, the notice references an additional information link labeled "View BAA Announcement." For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact is Vonetta Goodson, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 919-549-4291, with an email address indicated in the original posting (though not fully reproduced in the text provided).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the HSAP/URAP opportunity?
The High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) and Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) is a Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command opportunity administered through the Army Research Office (ARO). It supports hands-on STEM research apprenticeships by placing students into university-based research environments to participate in real, structured research activities.
What is the main goal of HSAP/URAP?
The program is intended to expand the STEM talent pipeline by giving promising high school and undergraduate students early exposure to research culture, methods, and expectations in a university setting. A key emphasis is integrating apprentices into ongoing ARO-supported basic research efforts that align with Army-relevant areas.
Who are the student participants this program is designed for?
The program targets high school juniors and seniors (HSAP) and undergraduate students (URAP) for placement into university-based research environments.
How does the apprenticeship experience work?
Students participate in structured research activities within a university-based research environment. Apprentices are embedded into active, ongoing research programs rather than working on stand-alone student projects.
Is mentorship part of the program?
Yes. Mentorship is described as a central feature. Participating students work under the direction of principal investigators (PIs) who already hold ARO-sponsored research awards.
What types of awards does this opportunity use?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary award and lists funding instrument types that include grants and procurement contracts.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is aligned to science and technology and other research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with HSAP/URAP?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research).
How many awards does ARO expect to make under this notice?
ARO expected to make about 50 awards under this notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide institutional or third-party funds to be eligible or competitive under the terms provided.
What is the funding amount for an award under this listing?
The award ceiling is $300,000 and the award floor is $300,000, indicating a standard award amount of $300,000 per award under this specific listing.
Are these awards intended to fund brand-new, independent research projects?
No. The awards are described as add-ons to existing ARO-funded efforts rather than brand-new, independent research grants.
Who is eligible to submit a proposal?
Eligibility is tied to current ARO awards. Proposals must be associated with existing single-investigator grants, Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) grants, or University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs).
Is there a requirement for how much time must remain on the underlying ARO award?
Yes. The underlying award must have at least 12 months remaining in its period of performance as of the proposal submission date.
Why does the underlying award need at least 12 months remaining?
The notice indicates this requirement is to ensure there is sufficient time left in the ongoing project for meaningful apprentice participation and mentoring.
What kind of research areas are supported through the apprenticeships?
The apprenticeships are intended to align with Army-relevant basic research areas supported by ARO, since apprentices are integrated into established ARO-sponsored projects.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting shows it was posted on January 26, 2012, had a closing date of February 29, 2012, and an archive date of March 30, 2012.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The notice references an additional information link labeled "View BAA Announcement" for access to the full announcement.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact is Vonetta Goodson, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 919-549-4291. The posting also indicates an email address exists in the original notice, though it is not fully reproduced in the provided text.
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