Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    YOUNG FACULTY AWARD (YFA) 2026

    Sol. DARPARA2502SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jan 20, 2026
    POSTED
    Nov 12, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC11
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for the Young Faculty Award (YFA) program, aimed at supporting early-career researchers in academia and non-profit institutions. This program seeks to foster innovative research that addresses Department of Defense needs, ultimately enhancing national security capabilities.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPARA2502
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    November 12, 2025
    Response Deadline
    January 20, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC11
    Primary Contact
    BAA Coordinator
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program is developing the next generation of researchers focused on national security issues.

    Key dates

    1. November 12, 2025Posted Date
    2. January 20, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    YOUNG FACULTY AWARD (YFA) 2026 is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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