Opportunity Information: Apply for 14 SN 0005
Apply for 14 SN 0005
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Program Announcement for 2014 Office of Naval Research Opportunity Basic Research Challenge on Majorana Fermions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 21, 2013 and posted on Nov 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) issued a Special Program Announcement for a 2014 Basic Research Challenge focused on Majorana fermions, released as a grant opportunity under the broader ONRBAA14-001 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology. This topic is positioned within the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) portfolio (Code 31), specifically under the numbered paragraph 2 area described in the parent BAA. In practical terms, proposers were expected to follow the rules, proposal format, evaluation process, and award procedures laid out in the overarching ONR broad agency announcement, since this Special Program Announcement is essentially a targeted research thrust within that larger funding mechanism.
The scientific aim of the challenge is to advance the detection, characterization, and manipulation of Majorana fermion modes in solid-state systems. The program emphasizes building a thorough understanding of Majorana-related phenomena predicted by theory and then experimentally validating those predictions in realizable materials and device platforms. A key theme is translating fundamental insights into an assessment of application potential, particularly for quantum information technology, where Majorana modes have been widely studied for their possible role in more robust qubit implementations and fault-tolerant approaches. The announcement also makes clear that ONR intended this call to do more than just solicit proposals: it was meant to concentrate the research community around a defined problem area, encourage dialogue among interested investigators, and communicate a clear submission timetable.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this was a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) categorized under science and technology and other research and development. The opportunity number was 14-SN-0005, with a CFDA listing of 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). ONR anticipated making about two awards, supported by an estimated total funding level of $6,000,000. No cost sharing or matching was required, lowering barriers for applicants who might otherwise need to secure institutional or third-party contributions. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of organization types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility notes contained in the full announcement materials referenced through ONR.
The timeline provided in the posting indicates the opportunity was posted on November 4, 2013, with records showing a creation date of November 21, 2013. The original closing date was December 6, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of December 10, 2013, and the archive date was January 5, 2014. For access to the complete announcement and the governing BAA documentation, ONR directed applicants to the ONR BAA listings page. For issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Alan Kesten, Contract Specialist, at 703-696-0157, with a note referencing Grants.gov questions as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Special Program Announcement (SPA) issued by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for a 2014 Basic Research Challenge focused on Majorana fermions. It was released as a grant opportunity under the broader ONRBAA14-001 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology.
What is the opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The opportunity number is 14-SN-0005. The CFDA listing is 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a Grant. The posting characterizes it as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What research area or portfolio does this topic fall under at ONR?
This topic is positioned within ONR's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) portfolio (Code 31), specifically under the numbered paragraph 2 area described in the parent BAA.
What is the scientific focus of the Basic Research Challenge?
The challenge aims to advance the detection, characterization, and manipulation of Majorana fermion modes in solid-state systems. It emphasizes developing a thorough understanding of Majorana-related phenomena predicted by theory and then experimentally validating those predictions in realizable materials and device platforms.
What kinds of activities does the announcement emphasize?
Based on the posting, emphasis is placed on: (1) theory-driven understanding of Majorana-related phenomena, (2) experimental validation in realizable solid-state materials and device platforms, and (3) translating fundamental insights into an assessment of application potential, particularly for quantum information technology.
Is quantum information technology part of the intended context?
Yes. The announcement highlights application potential in quantum information technology, noting Majorana modes have been widely studied for possible roles in more robust qubit implementations and fault-tolerant approaches.
Is this Special Program Announcement separate from the main ONR BAA, or part of it?
It is a targeted research thrust within the larger ONRBAA14-001 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement. The SPA sits under that overarching funding mechanism.
Which rules and proposal procedures apply to submissions?
Proposers were expected to follow the rules, proposal format, evaluation process, and award procedures laid out in the overarching ONR broad agency announcement, since this SPA is governed by the parent BAA.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding?
ONR anticipated making about two awards. The estimated total funding level was $6,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of organization types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility notes contained in the full announcement materials referenced through ONR.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on November 4, 2013, and records show a creation date of November 21, 2013. The original closing date was December 6, 2013, later extended to December 10, 2013. The archive date was January 5, 2014.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The posting indicates the closing date moved from December 6, 2013 (original) to December 10, 2013 (current closing date at the time of the posting record).
Where can applicants find the complete announcement and the governing BAA documentation?
ONR directed applicants to the ONR BAA listings page for access to the complete announcement and the governing BAA documentation.
What was ONR trying to accomplish beyond simply awarding grants?
The announcement states ONR intended the call to do more than solicit proposals. It was meant to concentrate the research community around a defined problem area, encourage dialogue among interested investigators, and communicate a clear submission timetable.
Who is the point of contact for problems accessing the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Alan Kesten, Contract Specialist, at 703-696-0157. The posting also includes a note referencing Grants.gov questions.
What broad category is this opportunity filed under?
The posting categorizes it under science and technology and other research and development.
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