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AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence (CoE)

AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence

Supports early-stage Air Force fundamental research at universities, nonprofits, and industry partners.

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The AFRL/AFOSR Center of Excellence (CoE) program is a joint initiative between the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and an AFRL Technology Directorate (TD) that funds a university or consortium of universities to conduct high-priority collaborative basic research. Topics are defined each year when AFRL Technology Directorates propose new CoE themes to the AFOSR Chief Scientist; app…

High-priority topics proposed annually by AFRL Technology Directorates to AFOSR Chief Scientist; posted as FOAs on Grants.gov.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.afrl.af.mil