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ARO Core BAA — Single Investigator & Special Programs

ARO Core BAA — Single Investigator

Offers core basic research grants across physical, engineering, and information science domains in the Army.

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The Army Research Office Core Broad Agency Announcement (W911NF-23-S-0001, Amendment 4, January 2025) is ARO's primary vehicle for funding extramural basic research at universities, nonprofits, and industry. ARO, headquartered at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, was founded in 1951 and serves as the Army's front door to the university research community — its funded portfolio has contribute

Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences); Engineering Sciences (Mechanical, Electronics, Materials, Earth); Information Sciences (Computing, Mathematics, Networks). Focus on 10 Essential Research Programs (ERPs) including AIMM, EOT, FREEDOM, HAT, LRDCE, PSPDET, QIS-PNT, SAMM, TRANSFORME, VICTOR.

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.20 Nov 2027
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: arl.devcom.army.mil