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AFOSR Broad Agency Announcement (basic research)

AFOSR BAA — Basic Research

Funds basic research at United States universities across defense science, materials, aerospace, and quantum topics.

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The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), operating under solicitation number FA9550-25-S-0001, is the primary continuous funding mechanism through which AFOSR awards grants for basic research to universities, industry laboratories, and non-profit research organisations across the United States. AFOSR is the basic research arm of the Air Force Research La…

What this grant funds

Basic research across AFOSR's four scientific divisions: Engineering & Complex Systems, Information & Networks, Physical Sciences, Chemistry & Biological Sciences.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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