Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFOSR 2014 0001
Apply for BAA AFOSR 2014 0001
- 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 "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research" 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 May 19, 2015 and posted on Feb 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2015. (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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- All responsible, potential applicants from academia and industry are eligible to submitproposals (but see additional eligibility requirements for conferences and workshops underSection I. k.). AFOSR particularly encourages proposals from small businesses however, no portion of this BAA is set aside for a specific group. Proposals from Federal Agencies,including subcontracting/subrecipient efforts will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the primary POCs listed under each technical area to discuss funding through the internal Government procedures.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) funding opportunity titled "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research" (Funding Opportunity Number BAA-AFOSR-2014-0001) is a broad agency announcement designed to support basic research that aligns with U.S. Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) priorities. AFOSR’s role is to plan, coordinate, and execute AFRL’s basic research program based on technical guidance from AFRL and Air Force requirements, while also helping move promising research results toward eventual transition and use in Air Force missions. The overall emphasis is on foundational science and early-stage technology concepts that can produce meaningful, far-reaching advantages for national defense, including warfighting and peacekeeping capabilities.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and supports multiple award instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and potentially other assistance mechanisms depending on the nature of the proposed effort. The funding activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which means proposals are not expected to include mandatory cost share as a condition of consideration.
AFOSR organizes its research interests into five scientific departments, which function as the main thematic areas where proposals are invited. These departments are: Dynamical Systems and Control (RTA), which broadly covers modeling, control theory, autonomy, and complex system dynamics; Quantum and Non-Equilibrium Processes (RTB), which includes quantum science, atomic and molecular physics, and systems far from equilibrium; Information, Decision and Complex Networks (RTC), which spans information sciences, decision-making, networking, and related mathematical and computational foundations; Complex Materials and Devices (RTD), which addresses advanced materials, novel devices, and the science that enables next-generation performance; and Energy, Power and Propulsion (RTE), which supports research connected to energy conversion, power generation and management, and propulsion-related science. Together, these areas reflect AFOSR’s intent to fund a wide range of high-impact basic research topics while keeping a clear line of sight to long-term Air Force operational needs.
Eligibility is broad for responsible applicants across academia and industry. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (including those outside higher education), for-profit organizations (including large firms), and small businesses are all listed as eligible applicant types. AFOSR notes that it particularly encourages proposals from small businesses, but it does not set aside any portion of funding exclusively for a specific applicant group under this announcement. A key restriction is that proposals from federal agencies, including proposals that include federal agency participation as a subcontractor or subrecipient, will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal entities interested in pursuing related work are directed to contact the technical points of contact for the relevant area to discuss internal government funding pathways.
From an administrative timeline perspective, the opportunity was originally posted on February 28, 2014, with a creation date noted as May 19, 2015. The BAA is described as open until superseded, which signals an intent for an ongoing solicitation framework rather than a single one-time deadline, though the record also lists a current closing date of May 31, 2015 and an archive date of June 30, 2015 for this specific posting snapshot. In practice, BAAs like this often evolve through updates or successor announcements, so prospective applicants typically need to confirm the most current version and submission instructions.
For questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the provided contact is Susan Fuller at afosr.baa@us.af.mil. This contact channel is positioned as an access and administrative support route for the opportunity, while technical alignment questions are generally handled through the points of contact associated with each research area in the full BAA documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research" and is issued by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BAA-AFOSR-2014-0001.
What type of solicitation is this?
This opportunity is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) intended to support basic research aligned with U.S. Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) priorities.
What is the main purpose of this BAA?
The main purpose is to support foundational science and early-stage technology concepts that align with Air Force needs and can lead to meaningful long-term advantages for national defense, including warfighting and peacekeeping capabilities.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or applied development?
The emphasis is on basic research (foundational science) and early-stage concepts, with an intent to help promising results move toward eventual transition and use in Air Force missions.
How does AFOSR relate to AFRL in this program?
AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes AFRL's basic research program based on technical guidance from AFRL and Air Force requirements, while also helping move promising research toward transition.
What funding category is this opportunity under?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What kinds of award instruments can be used under this BAA?
AFOSR may use multiple award instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and potentially other assistance mechanisms depending on the nature of the proposed effort.
What is the associated CFDA number and program name?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
What general subject areas does this opportunity support?
The funding activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated. Proposals are not expected to include mandatory cost share as a condition of consideration.
How are AFOSR research interests organized?
AFOSR organizes its research interests into five scientific departments, which serve as the main thematic areas where proposals are invited.
What are the five AFOSR scientific departments listed in this announcement?
The five departments are: Dynamical Systems and Control (RTA); Quantum and Non-Equilibrium Processes (RTB); Information, Decision and Complex Networks (RTC); Complex Materials and Devices (RTD); and Energy, Power and Propulsion (RTE).
What topics fall under Dynamical Systems and Control (RTA)?
RTA broadly covers modeling, control theory, autonomy, and complex system dynamics.
What topics fall under Quantum and Non-Equilibrium Processes (RTB)?
RTB includes quantum science, atomic and molecular physics, and systems far from equilibrium.
What topics fall under Information, Decision and Complex Networks (RTC)?
RTC spans information sciences, decision-making, networking, and related mathematical and computational foundations.
What topics fall under Complex Materials and Devices (RTD)?
RTD addresses advanced materials, novel devices, and the science that enables next-generation performance.
What topics fall under Energy, Power and Propulsion (RTE)?
RTE supports research connected to energy conversion, power generation and management, and propulsion-related science.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for responsible applicants across academia and industry, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (including those outside higher education), for-profit organizations (including large firms), and small businesses.
Are small businesses eligible, and are they encouraged?
Yes. Small businesses are eligible, and AFOSR notes that it particularly encourages proposals from small businesses.
Is any portion of the funding set aside for a specific applicant group (for example, small businesses)?
No set-aside is stated in this announcement. While small businesses are encouraged, the BAA does not reserve funding exclusively for any specific applicant group.
Can federal agencies apply or participate as subcontractors/subrecipients?
No. Proposals from federal agencies will not be evaluated under this BAA, including proposals that include federal agency participation as a subcontractor or subrecipient.
What should a federal entity do if it wants to pursue related work?
Federal entities interested in related work are directed to contact the technical points of contact for the relevant area to discuss internal government funding pathways.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on February 28, 2014.
What is the noted creation date for this posting?
The record notes a creation date of May 19, 2015.
Is this BAA open on an ongoing basis?
The BAA is described as open until superseded, indicating an ongoing solicitation framework rather than a single one-time deadline.
Are there closing and archive dates listed for this specific posting snapshot?
Yes. The record lists a closing date of May 31, 2015 and an archive date of June 30, 2015 for this specific snapshot.
How should applicants interpret "open until superseded" versus the listed closing date?
The information indicates an ongoing BAA structure, but also shows a specific closing date and archive date for the snapshot provided. Applicants typically need to confirm the most current version and current submission instructions, since BAAs can be updated or replaced by successor announcements.
Who should be contacted for questions or problems accessing the announcement?
For questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact provided is Susan Fuller at afosr.baa@us.af.mil.
Is the provided email intended for technical research alignment questions?
The listed contact channel is positioned as an access and administrative support route, while technical alignment questions are generally handled through the technical points of contact associated with each research area in the full BAA documentation.
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