INITIATIVES
This page highlights opportunities originally posted in Initiatives, our Community of Practice newsletter.
EVENTS
NSI Community of Practice Series: Early Career Awards
The National Security Initiatives Community of Practice, where we will discuss Early Career Awards, including benefits of engaging with federal agency officials prior to proposal submission, considerations for engaging with federal agency staff, scheduling meetings, day-of meeting tips, example discussion topics/questions to ask, meeting follow-up, and agency programs to support early career faculty.
November 6, 2024 l 3:00 pm - 5pm l 1618 E Helen St
I/ITSEC 2024
This conference is the world's largest training, simulation, and modeling event. The conference includes paper presentations, tutorials, workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, and STEM events.
December 2 - 5 l Orlando, Florida
Energy and Environment Innovation Symposium
The event will be co-hosted by SERDP, ESTCP, OECIF, and OEFP. Sessions will cover arctic infrastructure support, water installation security technologies, PFAS solutions and other topics. SERDP and ESTCP will offer guidance on future funding opportunities and proposal writing. Attendees may present technical posters, network and join technical sessions.
December 3-6, 2024 l Washington DC
FUNDING
Enabling Technologies for Electronic Warfare and Surveillance
The program seeks proposals to address control over the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) maintain competitive edge in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
Proposals Due December 20, 2024
NSWC Carderock Division Releases FY 2025 BAA
NSWCCD seeks basic and applied project proposals involving undergraduate, graduate and faculty researchers on technologies and capabilities of relevance to their maritime mission.
White Papers Due November 15, 2024
ONR Releases Long Range BAA for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
ONR is seeking science and technology proposals that can advance and improve Navy and Marine Corps operations.
White Papers Due November 15, 2024
DHS S&T Directorate Issues FY 2024 Long Range BAA
DHS is seeking research and development project applications that address a wide range of disciplines and topic areas relevant to advancing the agency’s scientific and technical knowledge, yielding support to various DHS mission components and efforts to protect the Homeland.
Standing Invitation
Collective Judgment Formation-Collaborative Research Alliance
The program seeks to support basic research and understanding of human interactions in AI supported team decision making.
Applications Due November 21, 2024
National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) 2024
The Program seeks research to advance understanding of ocean environment through technology demonstration.
Applications Due November 22, 2024
FY 2024 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) (Research Collaboration)
The program seeks to create basic research collaborations in science and engineering between select states responsive to the needs of the DOD.
Applications Due November 25, 2024
Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
The program seeks to increase engagement of HBCU/MI in STEM Research.
Applications Due December 13, 2024
Developing and Demonstrating Nanosensor Technology to Detect, Monitor and Degrade Pollutants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, seeks applications for research to develop nanosensor technology to detect, monitor, and degrade PFAS in drinking water sources.
Applications Due November 13
FELLOWSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS
Air Force Research Laboratory Science and Technology Fellowship Program (STFP)
The AFRL Science and Technology Fellowship Program (STFP) is the premier research associateship program for the Air Force Research Laboratory. STFP provides opportunities for post-doctoral and senior research associates at various Air Force and Space Force laboratories, including AFRL, AFIT, USSF, and the USAF Academy. Research associates will have the chance to solve problems of their own choice that align with the research opportunities at the hosting laboratories.
Applications Due November 1, 2024
Entrepreneur Applications Open for the 2025 Cohort
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) is now accepting entrepreneur applications for the 2025 cohort. HSSS brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, and inventors to form companies that accelerate and deliver commercial applications of DHS-relevant technologies from U.S. laboratories and research centers. The 2025 HSSS cohort will run from February to June 2025 with entrepreneur participants expected to devote ~20 hours a week (evenings and weekends) to the program. Most previous participants have been employed full-time while taking part in the program. HSSS encourages entrepreneurs at all career stages to apply to this innovative program. Participants will work directly with lab scientists and inventors and explore forming companies around cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world homeland security problems. Visit the HSSS program website for more information.
Applications due January 15, 2025
(DOD) HBCU/MSI Scholarship for Service (S4S) Program
The Department of Defense (DOD) HBCU/MSI Scholarship for Service (S4S) Program application portal is now open for graduating college seniors from accredited HBCUs and MSIs. This program offers a unique opportunity for full-time employment within the DOD while pursuing a master’s degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in STEM fields relevant to the Department. Participants will work at DOD warfare centers during the first two years of their federal government career. The DOD covers salary, tuition, and travel expenses for the 24-month program. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level.
Applications due November 8, 2024
DOD SKILLBRIDGE
DOD SkillBridge
Through SkillBridge, the University of Arizona helps military personnel within 180 days of release from active duty develop the next step of their careers. The university offers an excellent and broad array of placements that serve as launch pads to employment in the individual’s field of choice.
Military installation and unit commanders, university entities seeking workforce talent, and service members considering SkillBridge should not hesitate to contact RDS SkillBridge & Workforce Development Administrator, Terrence Higgins.
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