Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)
Air Force Office of Scientific Research · Department of Defense · FA955026S0003
In plain English
Air Force Office of Scientific Research (Department of Defense) is accepting applications for this grant until Dec 11, 2026 (30 days left).
Individual awards range from $150,000 to $450,000, the agency expects to make 50 awards and estimated total program funding is $4,500,000.
Eligible applicant types include nonprofits, for-profit companies and colleges & universities.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Dec 11, 2026 · 30 days left |
| Posted date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | FA955026S0003 |
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research (Department of Defense) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $450,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $150,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $4,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 50 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 12.800 – Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Archive date | Jan 3, 2027 |
Who can apply
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- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
This is a special Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), which will hereafter generally be referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “AFOSR.” The Fiscal Year 2027 Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) intends to support individual early career scientists and engineers who have received their Ph.D. or equivalent degrees by 01 April 2019 or later showing exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The program objective is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering; enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators; and increase opportunities for the young investigators to recognize the Air Force and Space Force mission and related challenges in science and engineering. Individual awards are made to U.S. …
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