AVS Federal Funding Town Hall AFOSR Basic Research Funding Opportunities 21 October 2015 San Jose, CA Integrity Service Excellence Dr. Joycelyn Harrison Air Force Office of Scientific Research Air Force Research Laboratory 1
AFOSR is Part of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) AF Office of Scientific Research Aerospace, Chemical & Material Sciences Education & Outreach Mathematics, Information, & life sciences Physics & Electronics Aerospace Systems Air Vehicles Control, Power & Thermal Management High Speed Systems Space & Missile Propulsion Turbine Engines Directed Energy Directed Energy & EO for Space Superiority High Power Electromagnetics Laser Systems Weapons Modeling and Simulation Information Autonomy, C2, & Decision Support Connectivity & Dissemination Cyber Science & Technology Processing & Exploitation Human Performance Bio-effects Decision Making Human Centered ISR Training Munitions Fuze Technology Munitions AGN&C Munitions System Effects Science Ordinance Sciences Terminal Seeker Sciences Sensors Advanced Devices & Components Layered Sensing Exploitation Multi-Int Sensing (RF/EO) Spectrum Warfare Space Vehicles Space Electronics Space Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Space OE/IR Space Experiments Platforms & Operations Technologies Materials and Manufacturing Functional Materials & Applications Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Structural Materials & Applications Support for Operations 2
AFOSR Overview Responsibility: Manage the basic research investment for the United States Air Force Mission: Discover, shape, and champion science that profoundly impacts the future Air Force Activities (as of March 2015) Over 340 intramural research projects, 320 international grants, and 1350 U.S. research grants at more than 200 U.S. universities Supporting over 1600 Principal Investigators, 3200 grad students, and 600 post-docs Funding Approximately $500M in FY15 3
AFOSR Locations London Arlington Tokyo Santiago 4
AFOSR (Arlington) Technical Departments AFOSR/RT Engineering and Information Science Engineering and Complex Systems Aerothermodynamics Dynamic Materials and Interactions GHz-THz Electronics Energy Conversion and Combustion Sciences Low Density Materials Multi-scale Structural Mechanics and Prognosis Optoelectronics and Photonics Space Power and Propulsion Test Science for Test and Evaluation Information and Networks Complex Networks Computational Cognition and Decision Making Computational Mathematics Dynamics and Control Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems Information Operations and Cybersecurity Optimization and Discrete Mathematics Science of Information, Computation and Fusion Systems and Software Physical and Biological Sciences Physical Sciences Aerospace Materials for Extreme Environments Atomic and Molecular Physics Electromagnetics Flow Interactions and Control Laser and Optical Physics Plasma and Electro-Energetic Physics Quantum Electronic Solids Remote Sensing and Imaging Physics Sensing, Surveillance, and Navigation Chemistry and Biological Sciences Biophysics Human Performance and Biosystems Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Microsystems Molecular Dynamics and Theoretical Chemistry Natural Materials, Systems, and Extremophiles Organic Materials Chemistry Turbulence and Transition Trust and Influence Space Science Ultrashort Pulse Laser-Matter Interactions https://community.apan.org/afosr/default.aspx 5
Low Density Materials If it has structure and rises above the ground, material density is important! Material density impacts: payload capacity, range, cost, agility, survivability, environmental impact. 6
Low Density Materials Program supports: Transformative research targeting advanced materials that enable substantial reductions in the weight of aerospace platforms and systems with enhancements in performance and function Enhanced Specific Capabilities (performance / pound) Capability * r -1 Scientific areas include: materials synthesis and advanced/novel materials processing; composite and hybrid materials; nanostructured functional and structural materials; interfacial phenomena; multi-scale material modeling and characterization 1 um 7
Factors Underlying AFOSR Investment Decisions Search for transformational opportunities We take on informed relevant risk Comprehensive search Relevance: across the spectrum of potential future Air Force applications Opportunity: throughout the world Investment balance across technology areas What other agencies are funding Awareness, collaboration AFOSR program officer autonomy a key component of our success 8
How To Do Business With AFOSR General GRANT Submission Process Researchers submit white papers to AFOSR program officers (PO) Promising white papers lead to request for full proposals Individual grants awarded for up to 5-years in duration POs weighs several factors in selecting proposals for funding White paper process to identify overlap with program interests Encourage proposals with high potential for breakthroughs Peer review to gauge scientific merit Programmatic issues Strategic directions Portfolio coverage Budget realities Excellence Relevance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) open at all times to innovative ideas http://www.wpafb.af.mil/afrl/afosr/ Potential Impact 9
Funding Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Solicitation #: BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2015-0001 Description: Supports AFRL s basic research program including engineering, complex systems, information and networks, physical sciences, chemistry, and biological sciences. Applicants from academia and industry are eligible to apply. Status: Posted: May 2015 Closes: Open until superseded Now accepting proposals Grants: ~$200K-500K per year, up to 5 years Total Program: $260M Contact: BAA Business Office afosr.baa@us.af.mil See BAA on Grants.gov or FBO.gov for a summary of technical areas and contact information for program officers. * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 10
DoD Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Solicitation #: ONR-15-FOA-0011 Nanofabrication of 3D Nanotube Architectures. MURI projects led by Rice U. and Case Western Reserve U. Description: Supports basic research focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest. U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering are eligible to apply. Status: Posted: Jun 2015 White Papers Due: 08 Sep 2015 Full Proposals Due: 07 Dec 2015 Grants: $1M-2.5M per year, up to 5 years Total Program: $145M for all DoD Contact: BAA Business Office afosr.baa@us.af.mil AFOSR POC: Ms. Chakila Tillie chakila.tillie@us.af.mil * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 11
DoD Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) Solicitation #: PA-AFRL-AFOSR-2015-0001 Status: Flexible Low-cost Solar Cells Princeton University Posted: Jun 2015 Proposals Due: 25 Sep 2015 Grants: $50K - $1.5M for 1 year Total Program: $52M for all DoD Description: Supports the purchase of research equipment in support of areas of interest to the DoD. U.S. institutions of higher education with degree granting programs in science, mathematics and/or engineering are eligible to apply. Contact: BAA Business Office afosr.baa@us.af.mil AFOSR POC: Ms. Katie Wisecarver durip@afosr.af.mil * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 12
DoD National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (NSSEFF) Solicitation #: N0001415RFO11 Description: Supports innovative basic research within academia, as well as education initiatives that seek to create and develop the next generation of scientists and engineers for the defense and national security workforce. Status: Posted: Jun 2015 Registration: 3 Aug 2015 White Papers Due: 10 Aug 2015 Proposals and Letters of Recommendation Due: 30 Nov 2015 Grants: up to $3 million per five year award Contact: * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement This program is managed by the Office of Naval Research. Business POC: Tracie L. Simmons tracie.simmons@navy.mil Technical POC: Dr. Ellen Livingston ellen.s.livingston@navy.mil 13
Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) Super Water-repellent Metals University of Rochester Description: Supports young scientists in engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years. The program fosters creative basic research, enhances early career development, and increases opportunities for young investigators. Status: Expected BAA Release: Jul 2015 Expected Closure: Sep 2015 Grants: $120K per year, up to 3 years Total Program: $4.7M Contact: BAA Business Office afosr.baa@us.af.mil POC: Ms. Ellen Montgomery afosryip@us.af.mil * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 14
DoD Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Description: Aims to (a) enhance research programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the DoD; (b) enhance the capacity of HBCU/MI to participate in DoD research programs and activities; and (c) increase the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in STEM fields. Status: Expected BAA Release: TBD Grants: $200K per year, up to 3 years Total Program: TBD ($18M in FY15 for all of DoD) Contact: AFOSR POC: Mr. Edward Lee edward.lee@us.af.mil * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 15
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Description: DoD fellowship program for U.S. citizens and nationals enrolled in a graduate programs in science or engineering leading to a Ph.D. Fellows do not incur any military or other service obligations. Status: Applications Open: Sep 2015 Applications Close: Dec 2015 Awards: Tuition, fees, insurance and stipend for up to 36 months Total Program: $40M Contact: This program is administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Email: ndseg@asee.org http://www.asee.org/ndseg AFOSR POC: Ms. Ellen Montgomery NDSEG@afosr.af.mil * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 16
National Research Council Resident Research Associateship (NRC/RRA) Program Status: Opens: June 1, 2015 Closes: August 1, 2015 Awards: Stipend, insurance, relocation and travel, up to 3 years Total Program: $8.5M Description: Offers postdoctoral and senior scientists and engineers opportunities to perform research at sponsoring U.S. Air Force laboratory sites. U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have held doctorates for less than five years are eligible to apply. Contact: This program is administered by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences. Email: RAP@nas.edu http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap/index.htm AFOSR POC: Ms. Ellen Montgomery usaf.nrc.rra@afosr.af.mil * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 17
Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (SFFP) Air Force-developed propellant AF-M315E based on an energetic ionic liquid. AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate Status: Application Opens: Sep 2015 Application Closes: Nov 2015 Award: Stipend, temporary residence allowance and travel Total Program: $4.6M Description: Offers fellowships to university faculty and their graduate students to conduct research at one of the U.S. Air Force research facilities during the summer for eight to twelve weeks. U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have an earned Ph.D. in science or engineering are eligible to apply. Contact: This program is administered by Systems Plus, Inc. Email: afsffp.pmo@sysplus.com http://afsffp.sysplus.com/ AFOSR POC: Mr. Raheem Lawal usaf.sffp@afosr.af.mil * This is not intended to be a contract solicitation or formal announcement 18
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