Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Open
Air Force Office of Scientific Research is offering grants of up to $10.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 9,999 awards. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis or until a date given in the notice.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 21, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards9,999
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | June 4, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
AFOSR plans, coordinates, and executes the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) basic research program in response to technical guidance from AFRL and requirements of the Air Force. Additionally, the office fosters, supports, and conducts research within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories; and ensures transition of research results to support U.S. Air Force needs. The focus of AFOSR is on research areas that offer significant and comprehensive benefits to our national war fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. These areas are organized and managed in two scientific Departments: Engineering and Information Science (RTA), Physical and Biological Sciences (RTB), and our international offices (EAORD, SOARD, and AOARD). The research activities managed within each Department are summarized in this section.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Calvin D Scott, Grantor, afosr.baa@us.af.mil, 703-696-7308.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research?
Air Force Office of Scientific Research accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research?
Rolling or no fixed deadline. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10.0 million each.
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