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Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Solicitation · DARPARA2701

posted 20 October 2026 · closes 13 January 2027 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC11 · 2 postings

Summary

DARPA is soliciting proposals for its Young Faculty Award (YFA) program, which provides high-impact funding to early‑career researchers in academia and non‑profit institutions to develop innovative research aligned with Department of War needs. The award aims to cultivate the next generation of scientists who will create transformative capabilities for national security.

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