Grant opportunity

Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

GrantSocial Sciences, Policy and GovernanceUnited StatesDARPA - Defense Sciences OfficeGrants.gov
Funder
DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Applications close 2027-08-27
Applications close 2027-08-27: Aug 27, 2027
Award
See official notice
Applicant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Discipline
Social Sciences, Policy and Governance
Region
United States
Posted
Aug 31, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA is official opportunity HR001126S0015, published by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office during the 26-31 August 2026 hunt window.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.

What it supports

  • The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
  • Opportunity number: HR001126S0015

Funding and duration

  • Award ceiling: See official notice

Applications close 2027-08-27

Applications close 2027-08-27: Aug 27, 2027

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.

Call details

Source-based overview

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity HR001126S0015.

Eligibility

Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.

Funding and benefits

Award ceiling: See official notice

Themes and supported activities

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

Opportunity number: HR001126S0015

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 2027-08-27: Applications close 2027-08-27: Aug 27, 2027.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.