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Class of 2025 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship (VBFF) Program N0001424SF007

The Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship (VBFF) program is sponsored by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)). VBFF supports innovative basic research within academia, as well as opportunities intended to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers for the defense workforce.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) manages the VBFF program for USD (R&E). To accomplish this task, ONR is soliciting proposals for the VBFF program through this FOA. This FOA seeks distinguished researchers for the purpose of conducting innovative basic research in areas of interest to the DoD and fostering long-term relationships between the VBFF Fellows and the DoD.

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Published: July 30, 2024 11:50 AM EST

Full Proposals will be accepted until: EST

White Papers due no later than: EST

Required: All BAAs incorporate a standardized template for the submission of technical and cost proposals for all contract awards. Guidance and assistance in completing the form and spreadsheet can be obtained from points of contact provided in the BAA.

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Conflicts of Interest: To ensure fairness in the consideration of proposals, ONR has implemented policies to protect against organizational conflicts of interest.