Mathematics, Computational, & Data Sciences

ARO Young Investigator Program (YIP)

The YIP is included as part of the Army Research Office Broad Agency Announcement FY17-FY22. The objective of the YIP is to attract to Army research outstanding young university faculty members, to support their research, and to encourage their teaching and research careers. The program is open to U.S. citizens, Nationals, and resident aliens holding tenure-track positions at U.S. universities and colleges, who have held their graduate degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) for fewer than five years at the time of application. YIP awards are generally for $120,000 per year for 3 years. To view the BAA, select this link and view solicitation number W911NF-17-S-0002 (note any modifications).

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Proposals submitted at any time, BAA expires 2022

ONR Young Investigator Program (YIP)

YIP seeks to identify and support academic scientists and engineers who are in their first or second full-time, tenure-track, or tenure-track-equivalent academic appointment and who show exceptional promise for doing creative research. Proposals may request up to $170,000 per year for 3 years. Additional funds for capital equipment which enhances the Young Investigator's proposed research may be requested for the first budget period based on the needs of the research.

AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP)

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. Each award will be funded at $150,000 per year for 3 years. Exceptional proposals will be considered individually for higher funding levels and longer duration. From the Grants.gov synopsis page, select "Related Documents" for the text of the BAA.

National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT)

T. Meixner, A. Dornhaus (Traineeship Track); A. Carnie (Innovations in Graduate Education Track)

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03/25/15 (LOI)05/06/15
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The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering

V. Huxter, J. Tierney

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03/16/2015 (Nominations sent to Foundation)04/20/2015 (Full)