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Young Investigator Research Program (YIP)

AFOSR Young Investigator Research Program

Funds early-career investigators in United States defense research through multi-year applied projects.

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The Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Research Program (AFOSR YIP) funds scientists and engineers who have received a PhD or equivalent degree within the last seven years and demonstrate exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research aligned with Air Force science priorities. AFOSR administers YIP as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), with the…

What this grant funds

Basic research aligned with AFOSR Research Interests (BAA FA9550-25-S-0001).

Key facts
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 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