HQ0034NFOEASD07: Minerva Research Initiatve
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) (W911NF26S1000). Status: Closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left). It is in our archive of Washington Headquarters Services notices from 2022.
Washington Headquarters Services offered grants of up to $15.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 12 awards. Applications closed on February 16, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 18, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$15.0 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | September 7, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 16, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 11, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit proposals under this FOA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. No portion of this FOA, however, will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Basic Scientific Research awards averaged $814,091; this notice allows up to $15.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is interested in receiving proposals for the Minerva Research Initiative (http://minerva.defense.gov), a university-led defense social science program seeking fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. OSD is particularly interested in projects that align with and support the upcoming 2022 National Defense Strategy. Minerva aims to improve DoD's basic understanding of the social, cultural, behavioral, and political forces that shape regions of the world of strategic importance to the U.S. The research program seeks to: · Leverage and focus the resources of the Nation's top universities; · Define and develop foundational knowledge about sources of present and future conflict with an eye toward better understanding of the political trajectories of key regions of the world; and · Improve the ability of DoD to develop cutting-edge social science research, foreign area and interdisciplinary studies, that is developed and vetted by the best scholars in these fields. Minerva brings together universities, research institutions, and individual scholars and supports interdisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific topic areas determined by the Secretary of Defense.
Who has won Basic Scientific Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic Scientific Research (12.431) awarded $2.8 billion across 3,478 grant awards, an average of $814,091 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 65 | $147 million |
| General Dynamics Robotic Systems Inc | Maryland | 1 | $106 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 78 | $98.6 million |
| University of Southern California | California | 55 | $68.5 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 1 | $59.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, W911NF26S1000, 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 HQ0034NFOEASD07 still open?
No. It closed on February 16, 2023. A newer notice is open: W911NF26S1000, closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left).
Who can apply for Minerva Research Initiatve?
Washington Headquarters Services accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Minerva Research Initiatve?
Closed February 16, 2023. 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 $15.0 million each.
Who has won Basic Scientific Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Maryland, College Park, General Dynamics Robotic Systems Inc, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 3,478 awards worth $2.8 billion in that time.