Air Force Fiscal Year 2026 Young Investigator Program (YIP)
Department of Defense ▸ Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description
Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) – FY2026
- Sponsor: Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
- Purpose: Support outstanding early-career scientists and engineers doing basic research aligned with Air Force and Space Force missions; foster creativity and early-career development.
Who can apply
- Principal Investigator must:
- Have a PhD (or equivalent) awarded on or after 01 April 2018
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S…
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 2026 Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) intends to supp…
Source
Grant ID
NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250006
Funding Source
Department of Defense ▸ Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$4.5M
Award Ceiling
$450,000
Award Floor
$150,000
Funding Amount
Discretionary
Links
Documents
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