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ONR FY27 NOFO for Young Investigator Program

Funds early-career university faculty doing naval-relevant science, engineering or mathematics research.

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The Navy needs a pipeline of researchers coming up behind its established labs, not just more grants for people already senior in their field. This program is aimed squarely at that early stage β€” the first few years after someone becomes faculty.

Proposals have to sit inside research areas the Office of Naval Research's Science and Technology Department is actually interested in, and that list li…

Research proposals from early-career university faculty in science, engineering or mathematics fields of interest to the Office of Naval Research's Science and Technology Department, submitted by U.S. institutions of higher education or non-profit organisations operating primarily for scientific and educational services.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.30 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: N0001426SF004Source: www.grants.gov