HQ003424NFOEASD02: Minerva Research Initiative - University Research
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (W912HZ26S0001). Status: Closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left). It is in our archive of Washington Headquarters Services notices from 2023.
Washington Headquarters Services offered grants of up to $25.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on May 7, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 15, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25.0 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | December 7, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 7, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 6, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply. No portion of this NFO, however, will be set aside for HBCU, MI, or TCU participation. Teams are encouraged and may submit proposals applications in any and all areas. Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only, receiving funding for their efforts accordingly. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed provided they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Grants to a university may be terminated if the Principal Investigator (PI) severs connections with the university or is unable to continue active participation in the research. Grants to a university may also be terminated if the university severs connections with the PI. Number of PIs: A single PI must be designated on the application to serve as administrative and technical project lead. There is no restriction on the number of additional key research personnel who can be included on a single application, but each position should be justified by the scope and focus of the research.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering awards averaged $1.1 million; this notice allows up to $25.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Please see the Related Documents tab for the full NFO announcement The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense. The Minerva program aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community. The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics listed below. Innovative white papers and applications related to these research areas are highly encouraged. Detailed descriptions of the interest areas—which are intended to provide a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive—can be found in Appendix B: Minerva Research Topics of Interest in the main NFO document. Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects Key Dates: White Paper questions to Interest Area POCs: 5 January 2024 White Papers Due: 16 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of White Paper Evaluations*: 15 March 2024 Full Application questions to Interest Area POCs: 26 April 2024 Full Applications Due: 7 May 2024 at 1500 Eastern Notification of Selection for Award*: 13 June 2024 Tentative Award Date*: 14 September 2024 *Dates are estimated as of the date this NFO is published on Grants.gov
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering (12.630) awarded $1.3 billion across 1,101 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | Ohio | 1 | $82.6 million |
| Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium | District of Columbia | 1 | $78.2 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 4 | $53.1 million |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Connecticut | 4 | $38.1 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 3 | $35.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, W912HZ26S0001, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HQ003424NFOEASD02 still open?
No. It closed on May 7, 2024. A newer notice is open: W912HZ26S0001, closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left).
Who can apply for Minerva Research Initiative - University Research?
Washington Headquarters Services accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Minerva Research Initiative - University Research?
Closed May 7, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $25.0 million each.
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Battelle Memorial Institute, Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium, University of California San Diego. The program made 1,101 awards worth $1.3 billion in that time.