The Staff Research Program by the Army Research Office (ARO) aims to help their scientific staff improve their skills by doing basic research with external institutions. This research should advance knowledge in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences. ARO scientists will work with these institutions but won't be the main lead on any projects.
Who it's for: This grant is for institutions that want to collaborate with ARO scientific staff on research projects. The research should align with both the institution's and ARO's interests in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- ARO Program Managers conducting staff research at the institution
- Institutions not aligned with ARO's research interests
- Proposals naming ARO scientists as Principal Investigators
What You May Need
- Proposal outlining research project
- Collaboration agreement with ARO
- Designated Principal Investigator from the institution
- Budget plan within $200,000 - $10,000,000 range
- Institution's capability statement
Cautions
- ARO scientists must not be perceived as biased due to their involvement
- ARO scientists cannot be Principal Investigators
- Ensure alignment with ARO's research interests
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for institutions that want to collaborate with ARO scientific staff on research projects. The research should align with both the institution's and ARO's interests in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences.
Overview
This grant is for institutions that want to collaborate with ARO scientific staff on research projects. The research should align with both the institution's and ARO's interests in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences.
Likely Disqualifiers
- ARO Program Managers conducting staff research at the institution
- Institutions not aligned with ARO's research interests
- Proposals naming ARO scientists as Principal Investigators
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support basic research projects in collaboration with ARO scientists. This includes laboratory work, field research, and potentially publishing or presenting research findings.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2025
- Deadline
- Jun 2, 2030(1450 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 2, 2030
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2030
Application Checklist
- Review ARO's research interests and align your proposal
- Identify a Principal Investigator from your institution
- Draft a detailed research proposal
- Prepare a budget within the specified range
- Establish a collaboration agreement with ARO
- Submit application by June 2, 2030