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New ONR Mobile App Available to Download, Including DoN Work Phones

A new mobile app from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is just a download away – expanding ONR’s reach to a wider and more diverse audience, and increasing awareness of its role within the Department of the Navy (DoN). The user-friendly “ONR” mobile app has been approved for downloads on DoN work phones, as well as the general public, giving access to ONR information to anyone who wants to learn more about naval science and technology. The “ONR” app is based on a similar mobile platform used for several years by the Department of the Air Force. It is free to anyone through Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Simply search for “Office of Naval Research” on your preferred platform. If downloading to a DoN work phone, tap the Flank Speed Comp Portal app on your GFE mobile device. Tap the Apps Menu, then scroll to categories. The “ONR” app is located in the reference category.
August 30, 2023

From Robotics to Lasers: Young Investigators Bring Big Promise, Get Big Awards

The Office of Naval Research today announced awards of $16 million through its 2017 Young Investigator Program (YIP).
February 16, 2017

Hurricane Hero: EMILY Vehicle a Successful Partnership between Navy, Industry

In September 2019, EMILY—officially known as the Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard—operated in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. An unmanned surface vehicle, EMILY helped disaster responders deliver medicine and other needed supplies.
October 03, 2019

Research and Development Opportunities for Small Biz with the Office of Naval Research

More than 225 representatives of technology-focused small businesses joined a webinar, Oct. 23, to learn the ins and outs of the contracting process for awards through the Office of Naval Research. The Office of Small Business (OSB) at ONR initiated the webinar with the help of Virginia PTAC, an APEX Accelerator program that is partially funded through the Department of Defense (DoD) and administered by George Mason University.
October 31, 2023

Quantum computing: How early funding from U.S. Navy and Army supports groundbreaking technology

Quantum computers may be able to help create new pharmaceuticals, understand chemical reactions, solve certain problems that are otherwise intractable, create new materials and allow for highly disruptive applications in numerous sectors.
January 01, 2020

'Tech Talk' with Dr. Michael Kassner

The following is a transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online Tech Talk series. Dr. Michael Kassner answered questions about the Navy's educational initiatives on Facebook on Oct. 20.
January 01, 2010

ONR Announces Young Investigator Program Awards

The Office of Naval Research today announced the award of 26 grants totaling $8.4 million as a result of the Fiscal Year 2002 ONR Young Investigator Program competition. A total of 260 proposals were submitted in response to this year's program announcement. The Young Investigator Program supports...
February 05, 2003

Automated Target Recognition for Rapid Area Detection “ATR for RAD” and Rapid Large Area Clearance of Unexploded Ordnance “RLAC” Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Automated Target Recognition for Rapid Area Detection “ATR for RAD” and Rapid Large Area Clearance of Unexploded Ordnance “RLAC” Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
February 16, 2024

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Young Investigator Program

ONR Funding opportunity announcement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Young Investigator Program
April 25, 2022

(FY) 2024 YOUNG INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM (YIP)

Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Young Investigator Program (YIP)
March 29, 2023