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DARPA Defense Sciences Office

DARPA DSO Office-wide BAA

Funds United States defense science ideas with high-security relevance across devices, systems, and cross-domain innovation.

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) issues an annual Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement — HR001125S0013 for the current cycle — as its primary mechanism for accepting proposals for revolutionary advances in science, devices, and systems with national-security relevance. DSO occupies DARPA's most foundational research role, funding work in physics, chemi…

Foundational science and engineering enabling future defense capabilities — physics, chemistry, mathematics, materials, sensing, photonics, quantum, and emerging multidisciplinary technology areas defined in annual office refresh.

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.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
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.$400M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: sam.gov