# Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering (12.630)

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Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering is run by Department of Defense. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $1.3 billion in 1,101 grants, about $1.1 million per award.

## Objectives

To: (1) Support basic, applied, or advanced research in mathematical, physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences, and other fields with good, long-term potential for contributing to technology for Department of Defense missions; (2) facilitate transition of research results to practical application for defense needs; (3) improve linkages between defense research and the civilian technology and industrial bases, to promote commercial application of the results of defense research and commercial availability of technology for defense needs; (4) foster education of future scientists and engineers in disciplines critical to defense through research projects; and (5) strengthen the infrastructure for research and related science and engineering education in those disciplines.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $249 million | 388 |
| 2022 | $228 million | 356 |
| 2023 | $305 million | 377 |
| 2024 | $291 million | 374 |
| 2025 | $192 million | 211 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | Ohio | $82.6 million |
| Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium | District of Columbia | $78.2 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | $53.1 million |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Connecticut | $38.1 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | $35.0 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | $30.5 million |
| University of Alabama | Alabama | $25.3 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | $22.9 million |
| University of Delaware | Delaware | $20.2 million |
| University of Florida | Florida | $20.1 million |
| Florida International University | Florida | $19.9 million |
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Georgia | $18.6 million |
| Louisiana State University | Louisiana | $17.9 million |
| Morgan State University | Maryland | $17.3 million |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Virginia | $17.0 million |
| Arizona State University | Arizona | $15.8 million |
| University of California, San Diego | California | $15.3 million |
| Dupont Specialty Products USA LLC | Virginia | $14.7 million |
| Avx Aircraft Company | Texas | $14.3 million |
| Texas State University | Texas | $14.1 million |

## Open opportunities

- [Boosting Innovative GEOINT - Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-ST BAA)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hm047623baa0001-boosting-innovative-geoint-science-technology-broad-agency/), closes December 14, 2026
- [ERDC Broad Agency Announcement](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w912hz26s0001-erdc-broad-agency-announcement/), closes January 1, 2027
- [UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w911nf-23-s-0010-united-states-army-research-institute-for-the-behavioral/), closes April 30, 2028
- [Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w911nf-22-s-0011-tactical-behaviors-for-autonomous-maneuver/), closes not stated
- [Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fa8651-22-s0021-partnership-intermediary-agreement-pia/), closes not stated