Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)
Open. Closes December 4, 2026, 43 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Air Force Office of Scientific Research, opportunity number FA955026S0003.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FA955026S0003 |
| Assistance listing | 12.800 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | September 8, 2026 |
| Closes | December 4, 2026 |
| Award range | $150,000 to $450,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 50 |
| Total program funding | $4,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and state controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
This is a special Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), which will hereafter generally be referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “AFOSR.” The Fiscal Year 2027 Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) intends to support individual early career scientists and engineers who have received their Ph.D. or equivalent degrees by 01 April 2019 or later showing exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The program objective is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering; enhance…
Official notice and documents
- FA955026S0003FY27YIPFINAL.pdf (Full Announcement)
- FA955026S0003 Qs and As.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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