Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in New Jersey
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (12.800) awarded $33.6 million to recipients in New Jersey in 62 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 0.9% of the program's national total. The Trustees of Princeton University received the most, $24.4 million.
- Awarded in New Jersey$33.6 million
- Awards62
- Share of the program0.9%
- Rank among states18th of 48
- National total$3.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 15 | $4.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 20 | $8.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 23 | $9.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 26 | $5.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 31 | $5.9 million |
Recipients in New Jersey
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Princeton University | Colleges and universities | 37 | $24.4 million |
| Rutgers, the State University | Colleges and universities | 16 | $6.9 million |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Rutgers, the State University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $710,781 |
| The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 2 | $499,681 |
Open opportunities under this program
- 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)
- Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
See all 18 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money goes to New Jersey?
$33.6 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 62 awards. New Jersey ranks 18th of 48 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program money in New Jersey?
The largest recipient is The Trustees of Princeton University, with $24.4 million in 37 awards. Next are Rutgers, the State University and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Can organizations in New Jersey apply now?
Yes, 18 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program in other states
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
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