Air Force Fiscal Year 2017 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP)
The summary for the Air Force Fiscal Year 2017 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) grant is detailed below.
This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants.
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Air Force Fiscal Year 2017 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP): The Fiscal Year 2017 Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) intends support for scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees 1 April 2011 or later that show exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The program objective is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering; enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators; and increase opportunities for the young investigator to recognize the Air Force mission and related challenges in science and engineering.
Individual awards are made to U.S. institutions of higher education, industrial laboratories, or non-profit research organizations where the principal investigator is employed on a full-time basis and holds a regular position. YIP primary investigators must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. Researchers working at a Federally Funded Research and Development Center or DoD Laboratory are not eligible for this competition.
Most YIP awards are funded at $120,000 per year for three years, for a total of $360,000. Exceptional proposals will be considered individually for higher funding levels and/or longer duration. Please review the remainder of this announcement for additional information.
We anticipate approximately fifty (50) awards under this competition if funds are available.
Individual awards are made to U.S. institutions of higher education, industrial laboratories, or non-profit research organizations where the principal investigator is employed on a full-time basis and holds a regular position. YIP primary investigators must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. Researchers working at a Federally Funded Research and Development Center or DoD Laboratory are not eligible for this competition.
Most YIP awards are funded at $120,000 per year for three years, for a total of $360,000. Exceptional proposals will be considered individually for higher funding levels and/or longer duration. Please review the remainder of this announcement for additional information.
We anticipate approximately fifty (50) awards under this competition if funds are available.
| Federal Grant Title: | Air Force Fiscal Year 2017 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) |
| Federal Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0006 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant, Procurement Contract |
| CFDA Numbers: | 320003 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Current Application Deadline: | Jun 1, 2016 Proposals must be received electronic |
| Original Application Deadline: | Jun 1, 2016 Proposals must be received electronic |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $360,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $120,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Additional Information on Eligibility
- Qualified and Responsible U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, Industrial Laboratories, or Non-Profit Research Organizations
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- AFOSR Funding Opportunities
- Grant Announcement Contact
- King Nwoha
Procurement Analyst
Phone 703 6961146
Announcement Email
Air Force Office of Scientific Research 703-696-1146