Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027
About This Grant
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of War (DoW) needs and DARPA s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program provides high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoW capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program developes the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues.
Grant Summary
Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 is a DARPA - Defense Sciences Office grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are due 2027-01-13 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
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How to Apply
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2027-01-13
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 from DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to DARPA - Defense Sciences Office before the deadline.
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Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027?
Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 is offered by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, and its eligibility is set by the funder's own terms rather than a fixed list of organization types. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Read the eligibility section of DARPA - Defense Sciences Office's notice to confirm your organization qualifies before applying.
How much funding does the Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 provide?
DARPA - Defense Sciences Office does not publish a set award amount for Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 deadline?
Applications for Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027 are due 2027-01-13 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027?
To apply for Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from DARPA - Defense Sciences Office.
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