The Air Force Office of Scientific Research YIP supports scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years and show exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research (see solicitation for specifics re: eligibility). The objective of this program 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.

Institutional Research Grants are block grants averaging $90,000 per year for three years given to institutions as "seed money" for the initiation of projects by promising junior investigators.

The YFA announcement solicits ground-breaking single-investigator proposals from junior faculty for research and development in the areas of Physical Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Biology, Information and Social Sciences of interest to DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office (DSO), Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), and Biological Technology Office (BTO), Information Innovation Office (I2O), Strategic Technology Office (STO), and Tactical Technology Office (TTO).  Awards encompass funding for a 24-month base period consisting of two 12-month phases (a maximum of $250,000 per

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Supports the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and stimulates research careers in the areas supported by the Planetary Sciences Division. Past awards were for a maximum of three years and up to $200K/year. To access the solicitation, click on the URL provided, then select solicitations, and then select the New Early Career Fellowship title.

E. Eggers

R. Liang/C. Barnes

C. Aspinwall, P. Gangopadhyay, M. Fellous, M. Kuhns, A. Sandhu, B. Vasic

Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) grants provide start-up funding ($110,000 over two years) to support fundamental research in the petroleum field. Applicants must be within the first three years of their first academic appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or the equivalent.

Anticipated 2017 solicitation. This award is intended to be an initial independent grant to young investigators.  The applicants' research interests should address the health of babies through prevention of infant mortality, premature birth, or birth defects.  The award is $150,000 for two years, including 10 percent indirect costs to sponsoring institutions.