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Director's Fellowship Research Support

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Response Deadline01/13/2027, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Director's Fellowship Research Support is a subcontract opportunity with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense. This initiative seeks high-level academic research expertise to support prime contractors on DARPA projects, specifically focusing on advanced research in plasma physics, thermomechanical resilience, and AI/ML. Work is to be conducted using institutional or university research facilities, with expected deliverables including technical contributions, academic publications, and fellowship research outputs. Qualified candidates must hold a PhD or an equivalent advanced degree and meet all established DARPA fellowship criteria. The solicitation was posted on October 20, 2026, and requires responses by January 13, 2027. This effort falls under NAICS code 541715, emphasizing the specialized nature of the scientific research required for these defense initiatives.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for PhD researchers in plasma physics, thermomechanical resilience, and AI/ML.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

VA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPARA2701.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2027

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PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineJan 13

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01/13/2027, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Provides high-level academic research expertise under a fellowship structure for prime contractors on DARPA research projects. Conducts advanced research in AI/ML, plasma physics, or thermomechanical resilience using university or institutional research facilities. Requires a PhD or equivalent advanced degree and eligibility for DARPA fellowship criteria. Delivers fellowship research outputs, academic publications, and technical contributions.

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