Opportunity Information: Apply for DARPA RA 14 07
Apply for DARPA RA 14 07
- The DARPA Defense Sciences Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Young Faculty Award (YFA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.910 Research and Technology Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2013 and posted on Nov 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2014. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Young Faculty Award (YFA), issued under DARPA RA 14-07, is a discretionary, grant-based research funding opportunity from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), specifically tied to interests within DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) and Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). The program is designed to attract and support junior faculty who can propose genuinely new, high-impact ideas as single investigators. In practical terms, this means the solicitation is looking for early-career academic researchers who are ready to lead their own research direction and can outline a bold technical approach that aligns with DARPA-relevant defense science and technology priorities.
The scope of research is intentionally broad, spanning Physical Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Biology, Information Sciences, and Social Sciences, as long as the proposed work is clearly relevant to DSO and/or MTO mission areas. The emphasis is on groundbreaking research and development rather than incremental extensions of prior work. Because the solicitation explicitly targets single-investigator proposals, it highlights individual scientific leadership and a coherent, focused research plan, even if collaboration or supporting personnel may still be part of the execution.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development and is associated with CFDA number 12.910 (Research and Technology Development). It does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have institutional resources available to contribute financially. Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be provided in the full solicitation text.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on November 14, 2013, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2014, and an archive date of February 6, 2014. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the BAA Coordinator. The complete technical and submission requirements are contained in the attached announcement labeled DARPA RA 14-07, which would be the authoritative source for program goals, topic interests, proposal structure, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Young Faculty Award (YFA) - DARPA RA 14-07: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Young Faculty Award (YFA) opportunity?
The Young Faculty Award (YFA), issued under DARPA RA 14-07, is a discretionary, grant-based research funding opportunity from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It is tied to research interests within DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) and Microsystems Technology Office (MTO).
Which DARPA offices are associated with this solicitation?
This solicitation is specifically associated with DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) and Microsystems Technology Office (MTO).
Who is the program designed to support?
The program is designed to attract and support junior faculty who can propose genuinely new, high-impact ideas as single investigators. It targets early-career academic researchers prepared to lead their own research direction.
Does the solicitation emphasize single-investigator proposals?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly targets single-investigator proposals, emphasizing individual scientific leadership and a coherent, focused research plan.
Are collaborations or supporting personnel allowed if it is a single-investigator proposal?
The opportunity emphasizes proposals led by a single investigator, but it notes that collaboration or supporting personnel may still be part of the execution, as long as the proposal is presented as a single-investigator effort.
What types of research areas are included in the scope?
The scope is intentionally broad and can include Physical Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Biology, Information Sciences, and Social Sciences, as long as the work is clearly relevant to DSO and/or MTO mission areas.
What kind of research is DARPA looking for under this YFA?
The solicitation emphasizes groundbreaking research and development rather than incremental extensions of prior work. Proposals should outline bold, high-impact ideas aligned with DARPA-relevant defense science and technology priorities.
What is the official solicitation identifier?
The solicitation is identified as DARPA RA 14-07.
Where are the complete technical and submission requirements provided?
The complete technical and submission requirements are contained in the attached announcement labeled DARPA RA 14-07. That attached announcement is described as the authoritative source for program goals, topic interests, proposal structure, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
Administratively, it is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 12.910 (Research and Technology Development).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What does "eligibility is unrestricted" mean for this opportunity?
The eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be provided in the full solicitation text.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 14, 2013.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date listed for this opportunity is January 7, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 6, 2014.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the BAA Coordinator.
What should applicants focus on when developing a proposal for this YFA?
Based on the description provided, applicants should focus on proposing genuinely new, high-impact ideas; presenting a bold technical approach; maintaining a coherent and focused single-investigator research plan; and ensuring clear relevance to DARPA DSO and/or MTO mission areas.
Where can applicants find the evaluation criteria and proposal structure requirements?
The evaluation criteria and proposal structure requirements are contained in the attached announcement labeled DARPA RA 14-07, which is described as the authoritative source for these details.
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