Jan 7 2025

DARPA DSO FY 2025 Young Faculty Award Information Session

January 7, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

Location

Virtual

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Event Overview

Join us for an informative session about the DARPA Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Young Faculty Award (YFA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This program identifies and supports rising stars in junior research positions, providing funding to early-career researchers tackling pressing national security issues.

This session will be led by Amber Cassady, an expert in national security research and funding who leads the national security practice at Lewis-Burke. Specializing in defense appropriations, R&D funding, and engagement with the Department of Defense, Amber brings deep expertise in emerging technologies, microelectronics, and national security R&D. She will present details about the YFA program, provide guidance on submitting successful proposals, and answer any questions.

 

Key Topics

  • Overview of the DARPA DSO FY 2025 Young Faculty Award program
  • Eligibility criteria for applicants
  • The DARPA offices and their YFA Areas of Interest for the FY 2025 program
  • Heilmeier Catechism: How DARPA Program Managers evaluate proposals
  • Guidance on preparing and submitting Full Proposals
  • Insights into the application process, funding opportunities, and tips for success

Submission Deadlines

Full Proposals are due on February 5, 2025, 4:00 PM ET

Additional Details

For additional details on the DARPA Young Faculty Award, including full solicitation, funding eligibility, and guidelines, please visit:

We look forward to seeing you at the webinar!

For more information, please reach out to rds@uic.edu

Contact

Snehlata Tigala

Date posted

Dec 11, 2024

Date updated

Dec 11, 2024

Speakers

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