Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (FY21 Air Force Submission)

The Department of Defense (DoD) Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a funding opportunity for research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education. The program supports basic research that is of potential interest to the DoD. The FY21 MURI competition is for 27 topics, each with a detailed description and a Research Topic Chief. Proposals are expected to address unclassified basic research and should be submitted through Grants.gov. The proposal submission process has two stages: a white paper and a full proposal. The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed and should be no more than four pages. The full proposal should include a detailed description of the research, a budget, and a list of key personnel. Some key points to consider include: * The program is open to U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering. * Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov. * The proposal submission process has two stages: a white paper and a full proposal. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed and should be no more than four pages. * The full proposal should include a detailed description of the research, a budget, and a list of key personnel. * The program supports basic research that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The FY21 MURI competition is for 27 topics, each with a detailed description and a Research Topic Chief. * Proposals are expected to address unclassified basic research. * The award will be made in the form of a grant, with a total amount of funding for the five years available for grants resulting from this MURI FOA estimated to be approximately $190 million dollars. * Typical annual funding per grant is in the $1.25M to $1.5M range. * The amount of the award and the number of supported researchers should generally not exceed the limit specified for the individual topics. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021. * The program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. * The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD. * The program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. * Proposals from a team of university investigators are warranted when the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities. * The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, shall be described in both the proposal text and the budget. * The PI shall come from the primary institution. * The program was initiated over 25 years ago and has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far-reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. * Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service program officers and their active role in providing research guidance. * The DoD agencies will not issue paper copies of this announcement. * The DoD agencies involved in this program reserve the right to select for award all, some or none of the proposals submitted in response to this announcement. * The DoD agencies provide no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. * Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this FOA will not be returned. * It is the policy of the DoD agencies to treat all proposals as competition sensitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation. * Awards will take the form of grants, and the awards will be made at funding levels commensurate with the proposed research and in response to agency missions. * Each individual award will be for a three-year base period with one two-year option period to bring the total maximum term of the award to five years. * The base and option period, if exercised, will be incrementally funded. * Depending on the results of the proposal evaluation, there is no guarantee that any of the proposals submitted in response to a particular topic will be recommended for funding. * On the other hand, more than one proposal may be recommended for funding for a particular topic. * When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. * This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. * If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. * Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. * To assess risk posed by applicants, the DoD reviews the application, proposal, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and nonpublic data, including comments made, as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 and described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to confirm the applicant is qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award. * The notice that advisors external to the U.S. government may be used as subject-matter-expert technical consultants in the evaluation of the proposals after signing non-disclosure statements is contained in Section II. E. 4. * Responses to the Certifications and Representations indicated in Section II. H., 2 thru 4 of this FOA are required with the application. * The applicant is expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information. * For proposals containing data that the applicant does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the applicant shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal or for program coordination. * If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting award. * This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. * The data subject to this restriction is contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets). * Also, mark each sheet of data that the applicant wishes to restrict with the following legend: “Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.” * Titles given to the White Papers/Proposals should be descriptive of the basic research they cover and not be merely a copy of the topic title. * Use of Principal Investigator (PI) Over Multiple Proposals/Topics: Applicants contemplating the use of an individual as Principal Investigator (PI) for more than one proposal and/or topic are strongly encouraged to contact the Topic Chief(s) prior to white paper submission to determine if the Topic Chief(s) support PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics. * Support of the use of a PI over multiple proposals and/or topics is at the discretion of the Topic Chief(s). * PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics shall be identified in all white paper submissions where the PI is proposed. * The white paper should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * Applicants that do not submit white papers, but wish to submit a proposal, shall document PI participation in multiple proposals and/or topics in all proposals where the PI is proposed. * The proposal should also document the amount of time the PI is available for the project(s) and how the PI will manage their time given the possibility of multiple awards. * White papers and proposals addressing the following topics should be submitted to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), or the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). * The white paper format shall be as follows: Paper Size - 8.5 x 11 inch paper, Margins - 1 inch, Spacing – single spaced, Font - Times New Roman, 12 point, Number of Pages - no more than four (4) single-sided pages (excluding cover letter, cover page, and curriculum vitae). * White paper content shall be as follows: A cover letter (optional – one page), A cover page, labeled "PROPOSAL WHITE PAPER," that includes the FOA number, proposed title, and proposer's technical point of contact, with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, topic number, and topic title, Identification of the research and issues, Proposed technical approaches, Potential impact on DoD capabilities, Potential team and management plan, Summary of estimated costs, Curriculum vitae of key investigators, Identification of any Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest (if any), Identification of anticipated human or animal subject research. * The white paper should provide sufficient information on the research being proposed (e.g., hypothesis, theories, concepts, approaches, data measurements and analysis, etc.) to allow for an assessment by a technical expert. * It is not necessary for white papers to carry official institutional signatures. * Address for Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: Each topic in this announcement has one or more Research Topic Chief(s) identified from one of the participating agencies; ONR, ARO, or AFOSR. * Prospective applicants shall submit the white paper to one of the Research Topic Chiefs at the agency to which they are applying. * Submission of hard copy white papers shall be sent to the addresses below. * Important Notes Regarding Submission of Hard Copy White Papers: If the Applicant is using USPS, please allow an additional five (5) business days for the package to be delivered due to USPS mail being sent to a central location for special processing before it is sent to the addresses below. * Office of Naval Research: Hard copies of white papers topics (X) through (XX) should be sent to the Office of Naval Research at the following address: (For those topics with multiple topic chiefs, send the white paper to the first topic chief listed.) * Primary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Suite W256A, Arlington, VA 22203-1995, Point of Contact: Paula Barden, Email: [email protected], 703-696-4111. * Secondary: Office of Naval Research, ATTN: (list name of responsible Research Topic Chief), 875 North Randolph Street - Su. * The white paper deadline is June 1, 2020, and the proposal deadline is September 14, 2020. * The award notification is anticipated to be on February 1, 2021.