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ID: HQ003424NFOEASD02 • Type: Posted
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The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks to increase the Department's intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense. The Minerva program aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community.

The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics listed below. Innovative white papers and applications related to these research areas are highly encouraged. Detailed descriptions of the interest areas which are intended to provide a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive can be found in Appendix B: Minerva Research Topics of Interest in the main NFO document.

Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis

Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales

Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress

Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change

Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization

Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations

Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence

Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects

Key Dates:

White Papers: 15 January 2024 at 1500 Eastern

Full Applications: 2 April 2024 at 1500 Eastern

Background
The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community.
Minerva brings together universities and other research institutions around the world and supports multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific interest areas determined by the Department of Defense.

Grant Details
The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to eight (8) topics, such as Societal Cohesion in Crisis, Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales, Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress, Social Impact of Technological Change, Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization, Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations, Evolving Contexts of Deterrence, War Termination Processes and Prospects.
Proposals will be considered for single-investigator awards as well as larger teams. The research questions addressed should extend across a broad range of linked issues where there is clear potential synergy among the contributions of the distinct disciplines represented on the team.

Eligibility Requirements
All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply.
Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs) are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO.

Period of Performance
The Federal Government anticipates awarding 15 grants valued up to $1,000,000.00 per year with a three to five year period of performance. The total amount awarded from this NFO is not expected to exceed $25,000,000.00.

Grant Value
The Federal Government anticipates awarding 15 grants valued up to $1,000,000.00 per year with a three to five year period of performance. The total amount awarded from this NFO is not expected to exceed $25,000,000.00.
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Overview

Agency
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) [DoD]
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.630 - Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 12/7/23 Washington Headquarters Services posted grant opportunity HQ003424NFOEASD02 for Minerva Research Initiative - University Research. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering. It is expected that 15 total grants will be made worth between $1.0 million and $25.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 7, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 7, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 15, 2024, 8:15 a.m. EDT
Version
4
Archive Date
June 6, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
All responsible sources from academia, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign universities, may submit applications under this NFO. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are encouraged to apply. No portion of this NFO, however, will be set aside for HBCU, MI, or TCU participation. Teams are encouraged and may submit proposals applications in any and all areas. Non-profit institutions and commercial entities may be included on a university-led team as subawardees only, receiving funding for their efforts accordingly. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this NFO. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal applicants are allowed provided they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Grants to a university may be terminated if the Principal Investigator (PI) severs connections with the university or is unable to continue active participation in the research. Grants to a university may also be terminated if the university severs connections with the PI. Number of PIs: A single PI must be designated on the application to serve as administrative and technical project lead. There is no restriction on the number of additional key research personnel who can be included on a single application, but each position should be justified by the scope and focus of the research.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$25,000,000
Floor
$1,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
15

Contacts

Contact
Jonathan Bertsch Grantor
Contact Email
jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil   Profile
Email Description
Grants Officer
Contact Phone
(703) 545-3559

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