# Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/darpara2701-young-faculty-award-yfa-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364129

> DARPA - Defense Sciences Office is offering grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications close on January 13, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DARPARA2701 |
| Agency | DARPA - Defense Sciences Office |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | January 13, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.910 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

## What the grant funds

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of War (DoW) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program provides high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoW capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program developes the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027?

DARPA - Defense Sciences Office accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027?

Closes January 13, 2027 (74 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.