Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in Indiana
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $70.5 million to recipients in Indiana in 96 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.9% of the program's national total. Purdue University received the most, $53.4 million.
- Awarded in Indiana$70.5 million
- Awards96
- Share of the program1.9%
- Rank among states11th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 31 | $10.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 37 | $13.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 48 | $17.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 33 | $11.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 32 | $18.1 million |
Recipients in Indiana
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Colleges and universities | 68 | $53.4 million |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Colleges and universities | 17 | $9.1 million |
| Trustees of Indiana University | Colleges and universities | 7 | $6.7 million |
| Purdue Applied Research Institute, LLC | Nonprofits | 2 | $999,985 |
| High Performance Imaging LLC | Businesses | 2 | $279,303 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
- Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)
- AFRL/AFOSR-Taiwan NSTC Frontiers in Materials and Nanostructures: AI-Driven Discovery, Quantum Geometry, and Energy-Efficient Information Technologies 2027-2030
- AFRL/AFOSR Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 University Center for High-Speed Aerothermoelasticity
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
- US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities
- CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas
- CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas
- FOUNDATIONS OF TRUSTED SYSTEMS
- Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)
See all 19 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money goes to Indiana?
$70.5 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 96 awards. Indiana ranks 11th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in Indiana?
The largest recipient is Purdue University, with $53.4 million in 68 awards. Next are University of Notre Dame Du Lac and Trustees of Indiana University.
Can organizations in Indiana apply now?
Yes, 19 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
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