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About the program

The Fiscal Year 2020 Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) intends to support young in career scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees by 1 April 2012 or later showing exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The program objective is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering; enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators; and increase opportunities for the young investigator to recognize the Air Force mission and related challenges in science and engineering.

Eligibility

The principal investigator must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident by 01 October 2019; employed on a full time basis and holds a permanent position.

Award amount and award period

Most YIP awards are funded up to $150,000 per year for three years, for a total of $450,000. Exceptional proposals will be considered individually for higher funding levels and/or longer duration.

Application deadline

June 3, 2019.

Learn more

Download the application instructions and packet from Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=313523

Last updated: August 1, 2019.