Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFOSR 2012 03
Apply for BAA AFOSR 2012 03
- 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 "University Center of Excellence for Integrated Computational Material Science and Engineering of Structural Materials" 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 Jan 12, 2012 and posted on Jan 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) announced a special Broad Agency Announcement (BAA AFOSR 2012-03) to establish an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) University Center of Excellence focused on Integrated Computational Materials Science and Engineering (ICMSE) for structural materials. The opportunity is meant to support basic, cutting-edge research that advances the science and computational approaches needed to design, understand, and improve structural materials relevant to Air Force needs. The work is to be carried out in close alignment with the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio, and proposals are expected to address the research areas described in the full BAA.
The program is structured around interdisciplinary research teams with the combined expertise necessary to tackle the technical challenges tied to the program goals. While single institutions can apply, the Air Force explicitly encourages multi-investigator and/or multi-university teams, reflecting the expectation that the work will span multiple disciplines (for example, computational modeling, materials science, mechanics, manufacturing considerations, and related experimental validation where appropriate). Proposals should emphasize fundamental scientific problems and clearly explain what is novel about the approach and why it moves beyond existing efforts in the field.
A key component of the Center of Excellence model is workforce development. In line with AFOSR policy for University Centers of Excellence, participating students supported through this effort must be US nationals or US permanent residents. This requirement is tied to the program’s goals of educating students in critical technology areas within the United States and creating a pipeline for future AFRL hiring and recruitment.
The planned period of performance is three years, and the Air Force anticipates making only one award. Funding is contingent on proposal quality and the availability of funds, but the announcement indicates the budget will likely not exceed about $1,000,000 per year, with an overall award ceiling listed as $3,000,000. The funding instrument is a grant, cost sharing is not required, and the activity falls under science and technology research and development (CFDA 12.800, Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program).
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities. Although not mandatory, short white papers are strongly encouraged as a way to briefly outline the core idea and highlight what differentiates it from other ongoing work. The announcement also strongly encourages prospective applicants to coordinate early with the designated points of contact at AFOSR and the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate to ensure alignment with program priorities and expectations.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted January 12, 2012, with a proposal deadline of April 2, 2012, and an archive date of May 2, 2012. Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact AFOSR at afosr.baa@afosr.af.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a special Broad Agency Announcement (BAA AFOSR 2012-03) from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) to establish an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) University Center of Excellence focused on Integrated Computational Materials Science and Engineering (ICMSE) for structural materials.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The goal is to support basic, cutting-edge research that advances the science and computational approaches needed to design, understand, and improve structural materials that are relevant to Air Force needs.
What technical focus area does the Center of Excellence cover?
The Center of Excellence focus is Integrated Computational Materials Science and Engineering (ICMSE) for structural materials, emphasizing fundamental science and computational methods tied to structural materials.
What type of research is AFOSR looking to fund under this BAA?
The BAA is intended to fund basic research that is novel and moves beyond existing efforts in the field. Proposals are expected to emphasize fundamental scientific problems and clearly explain what is new about the approach and why it advances the state of the art.
How should proposals relate to AFRL?
The work is expected to be carried out in close alignment with the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Wright-Patterson AFB) in Ohio.
Do proposals need to address specific research areas?
Yes. Proposals are expected to address the research areas described in the full BAA.
Are interdisciplinary teams expected?
Yes. The program is structured around interdisciplinary research teams with the combined expertise needed to tackle the program goals and technical challenges.
Can a single university apply, or are collaborations required?
Single institutions can apply. However, AFOSR explicitly encourages multi-investigator and/or multi-university teams because the effort is expected to span multiple disciplines.
What kinds of disciplines are implied for a competitive team?
The BAA anticipates work spanning multiple disciplines, such as computational modeling, materials science, mechanics, manufacturing considerations, and related experimental validation where appropriate.
Is experimental validation required?
The announcement notes that related experimental validation may be appropriate. The information provided does not state that experimental validation is mandatory in all cases.
What is the workforce development requirement for students?
As part of the University Center of Excellence model and AFOSR policy, students supported through this effort must be US nationals or US permanent residents.
Why is there a US national or permanent resident requirement for supported students?
The requirement is tied to program goals focused on educating students in critical technology areas within the United States and creating a pipeline for future AFRL hiring and recruitment.
What is the planned period of performance?
The planned period of performance is three years.
How many awards does AFOSR expect to make?
The Air Force anticipates making only one award.
How much funding is available?
Funding is contingent on proposal quality and the availability of funds. The announcement indicates the budget will likely not exceed about $1,000,000 per year, and it lists an overall award ceiling of $3,000,000.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This activity falls under science and technology research and development and is identified as CFDA 12.800, Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Are white papers required before submitting a full proposal?
White papers are not mandatory, but short white papers are strongly encouraged to briefly outline the core idea and highlight how it differs from other ongoing work.
Is early coordination with AFOSR/AFRL encouraged?
Yes. The announcement strongly encourages prospective applicants to coordinate early with the designated points of contact at AFOSR and the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate to ensure alignment with program priorities and expectations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 12, 2012.
What was the proposal deadline?
The proposal deadline was April 2, 2012.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was May 2, 2012.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact AFOSR at afosr.baa@afosr.af.mil.
Where is the AFRL partner directorate located?
The aligned AFRL organization is the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio.
What should applicants emphasize in describing their approach?
Applicants should emphasize fundamental scientific problems, clearly describe what is novel, and explain why the approach moves beyond existing efforts in the field, while aligning with the research areas in the full BAA and the priorities of AFRL and AFOSR.
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