HR001124S0039: Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA (HR001126S0015). Status: Closes August 27, 2027 (293 days left). It is in our archive of DARPA - Defense Sciences Office notices from 2024.
DARPA - Defense Sciences Office offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 6, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 5, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Other, Procurement Contract
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR001126S0015 | August 28, 2026 | Closes August 27, 2027 (293 days left) | Open |
| HR001125S0013 | June 3, 2025 | Closed June 2, 2026 | Closed |
| HR001123S0053 | September 27, 2023 | Closed September 26, 2024 | Closed |
| HR001122S0041 | June 15, 2022 | Closed September 26, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 6, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 26, 2025 |
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 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting innovative proposals that investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. The DARPA Defense Sciences Office regularly publishes Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) requesting responses to specific program topics. This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing DSO programs or other published solicitations.
Who has won Research and Technology Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Research and Technology Development (12.910) awarded $1.5 billion across 739 grant awards, an average of $2.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | California | 26 | $84.5 million |
| Clemson University | South Carolina | 2 | $82.2 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 29 | $63.1 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 21 | $59.6 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 5 | $44.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, HR001126S0015, 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 HR001124S0039 still open?
No. It closed on June 6, 2025. A newer notice is open: HR001126S0015, closes August 27, 2027 (293 days left).
Who can apply for Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA?
DARPA - Defense Sciences Office accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA?
Closed June 6, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Research and Technology Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Southern California, Clemson University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 739 awards worth $1.5 billion in that time.