AFOSR’s Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) supports scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D.
or equivalent degrees no earlier than 01 January 2010 and showed exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research.
The objective of this program is to foster creative
basic research in science and engineering, enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators, and increase opportunities for the young investigators to recognize the Air Force mission and the related challenges in science and engineering.
AFOSR is seeking unclassified proposals addressing the research areas of interest for the Air Force Research Laboratory.
The basic research areas of current interest are available on-line in the current AFOSR BAA (BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2015-0001):
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=276388 For detailed information regarding technical goals, potential applicants are advised to refer to the announcement cited above and may contact AFOSR program managers listed therein to explore mutual interests before submitting proposals.