Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFOSR 2011 01
Apply for BAA AFOSR 2011 01
- 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 Mar 27, 2012 and posted on Apr 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2012 This announcement remains open until superseded. Proposals may be submitted at any time. BAA AFOSR 2012 0001 has superseded BAA AFOSR 2011 01. In the future, please apply to BAA AFOSR 2012 0001.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- All responsible, potential applicants from academia and industry are eligible to submit proposals. AFOSR particularly encourages proposals from small businesses however, no portion of this BAA is set aside for a specific group.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) opportunity titled "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research" is a broad agency announcement (BAA) that supports basic research aligned with U.S. Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) needs. AFOSR serves as the organization that plans, coordinates, and executes AFRL's basic research program based on technical guidance from AFRL and operational requirements from the Air Force. A key theme of the announcement is not just funding early-stage science, but also helping ensure that promising results can transition toward capabilities that ultimately support U.S. Air Force missions, including both warfighting and peacekeeping.
The scope of research is wide and is organized around three major AFOSR scientific directorates, each covering a portfolio of topics that are described in the BAA. These directorates are Aerospace, Chemical and Material Sciences (RSA); Physics and Electronics (RSE); and Mathematics, Information and Life Sciences (RSL). In practical terms, this means AFOSR is looking for fundamental, high-impact research across aerospace-related science and engineering, materials and chemical sciences, physics and electronics, and a broad set of mathematical, computational, information, and life science areas. Rather than calling for one narrowly defined project, the BAA functions as a standing statement of AFOSR research interests, with topic details and expectations laid out in the full announcement.
In terms of award mechanisms, the announcement indicates multiple possible funding instruments depending on the nature of the proposed effort and the relationship needed to manage it. These include grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and other arrangements typical of federal research support. The activity category is science and technology and other research and development, and the opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program. The listing also states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier for universities and other research performers that may not have discretionary funds to contribute.
Eligibility is broadly open. The announcement is described as unrestricted, and it specifies that all responsible potential applicants from academia and industry may submit proposals. While AFOSR particularly encourages submissions from small businesses, the BAA is not set aside for any specific group and is effectively open competition within the boundaries defined in the full text. This structure is consistent with AFOSR's role as a basic research funder that draws from a wide national base of scientific talent, including university laboratories, private industry research teams, and Air Force-associated research performers.
The timing and submission structure are also important. This announcement is characterized as open until superseded, and proposals may be submitted at any time while it is active, rather than being limited to a single deadline. However, the synopsis notes that BAA AFOSR 2012 0001 superseded BAA AFOSR 2011 01, and applicants are directed to use the newer solicitation going forward. The historical record in the posting shows initial posting in April 2011 and later archival in April 2012, reflecting that the 2011 BAA was eventually replaced by an updated version.
Finally, applicants are instructed to access the full announcement on Grants.gov by opening the synopsis and selecting the FULL ANNOUNCEMENT link, which contains the detailed research topic descriptions, proposal preparation requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. For issues accessing the full text electronically, the contact point listed is a procurement analyst who supports electronic access problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research" (AFOSR) and is issued as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
What type of funding announcement is this?
This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). It functions as a standing statement of AFOSR research interests rather than a call for one narrowly defined project.
What is the main purpose of this BAA?
The BAA supports basic research aligned with U.S. Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) needs. A key theme is not only funding early-stage science, but also helping ensure promising results can transition toward capabilities that ultimately support U.S. Air Force missions, including warfighting and peacekeeping.
How does AFOSR relate to AFRL and the U.S. Air Force?
AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes AFRL's basic research program. It does so based on technical guidance from AFRL and operational requirements from the Air Force.
What kinds of research topics are supported?
The scope is broad and organized around three AFOSR scientific directorates with topic portfolios described in the full announcement:
- Aerospace
- Chemical and Material Sciences (RSA)
- Physics and Electronics (RSE)
- Mathematics, Information and Life Sciences (RSL)
In practical terms, AFOSR is looking for fundamental, high-impact research across aerospace-related science and engineering, materials and chemical sciences, physics and electronics, and a wide set of mathematical, computational, information, and life science areas.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or applied development?
It supports basic research. The announcement also emphasizes helping strong research results transition toward capabilities that can support Air Force missions.
Does this BAA request one specific project or multiple research areas?
It covers multiple research areas. Rather than targeting a single narrowly defined project, the BAA provides an ongoing description of AFOSR research interests, with details and expectations provided in the full announcement.
What funding instruments or award mechanisms may be used?
The announcement indicates multiple possible instruments depending on the nature of the work and the relationship needed to manage it. These may include grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and other arrangements typical of federal research support.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. The announcement is described as unrestricted, and it specifies that all responsible potential applicants from academia and industry may submit proposals.
Is this BAA set aside for small businesses?
No. While AFOSR particularly encourages submissions from small businesses, the BAA is not set aside for any specific group and is open competition, subject to the boundaries and requirements in the full text.
Can proposals be submitted at any time, or is there a single deadline?
Proposals may be submitted at any time while the BAA is active. The announcement is characterized as open until superseded, rather than being limited to a single deadline.
What does "open until superseded" mean in this context?
It means the BAA remains active and accepts proposals on an ongoing basis until AFOSR replaces it with a newer solicitation.
Has this BAA been replaced by a newer version?
Yes. The synopsis notes that BAA AFOSR 2012 0001 superseded BAA AFOSR 2011 01, and applicants are directed to use the newer solicitation going forward.
What do the posting dates in the notice indicate?
The historical record shows an initial posting in April 2011 and later archival in April 2012, reflecting that the 2011 BAA was eventually replaced by an updated version.
Where do applicants find the detailed research topics and submission requirements?
Applicants are instructed to access the full announcement on Grants.gov by opening the synopsis and selecting the FULL ANNOUNCEMENT link. The full announcement contains the detailed topic descriptions, proposal preparation requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The posting lists a procurement analyst as the contact point for issues related to electronic access to the full text.
Why does the announcement emphasize "transition" of research results?
The BAA highlights that AFOSR is interested not only in early-stage scientific advances, but also in helping ensure promising results can move toward capabilities that support Air Force missions, including both warfighting and peacekeeping.
Does the provided information include specific evaluation criteria?
No. The synopsis states that evaluation criteria are included in the full announcement available via the FULL ANNOUNCEMENT link on Grants.gov.
Does the provided information include specific proposal formatting or preparation instructions?
No. The synopsis indicates proposal preparation requirements are contained in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
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