DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

The U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has issued a continuously‑open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to fund foundational research (basic, applied, and advanced‑technology development) that advances Army warfighting capabilities. The BAA covers a wide spectrum of scientific and engineering disciplines, from quantum information science and advanced materials to artificial intelligence, cyber security, and human‑system interaction. Proposals may be submitted under several targeted award mechanisms, each with its own budget ceiling and duration, and are open to universities, nonprofits, for‑profit firms, state and local governments, and qualified foreign entities. Awards are typically 1–3 years in length, with funding ranging from $60 k (short‑term innovative research) to several hundred thousand dollars for early‑career or single‑investigator projects. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Army research risk assessment, human‑subjects/animal‑use regulations, and standard federal grant requirements. • Broad research topics listed on the ARL BAA website; proposals can also address “Support to ARL Foundation Research Competencies.” • Targeted award types include Single Investigator (≈ 3‑year PI effort), Short‑Term Innovative Research (≤ $60 k, ≤ 9 months), Early‑Career Program (≤ $120 k/yr for 3 years), Research Instrumentation, and Conference Grants. • Open to U.S. and foreign entities meeting eligibility; cost‑share generally not required except for Other‑Transaction awards. • Submission via Grants.gov (assistance instruments) or email to [email protected] (contracts/OTs); must include standard federal forms, privacy‑act statements, and a data‑management plan.