Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027
Open. Closes January 13, 2027, 83 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, opportunity number DARPARA2701.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DARPA - Defense Sciences Office |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DARPARA2701 |
| Assistance listing | 12.910 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | October 20, 2026 |
| Closes | January 13, 2027 From the notice: See Full Announcement for details. |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- Attach_A_Executive_Summary.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attach_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide.pptx (Full Announcement)
- Attach_C_Vol_1.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attach_D_Vol_2.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attach_F_US_Citizen_Grad_Student_Option.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attach_G_Model_Cooperative_Agreement.docx (Full Announcement)
- DARPARA2701.pdf (Full Announcement)
- DARPARA2701_Administrative_FAQs_10-19-2026.pdf (Full Announcement)
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