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U.S. Army Research Institute BAA for Behavioral and Social Science Research

The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) is seeking innovative research proposals to advance Army readiness and human performance through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), under the Department of the Army Materiel Command - Contracting managed by U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Research Triangle Park Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the BAA is focused on research and development services, not commercial products - Products/Services Requested: - Basic, applied, and advanced scientific research in behavioral and social sciences - Key research areas include: - Holistic personnel assessment, leader competencies, and team effectiveness - Multilevel organizational dynamics and technological fluency - Computational modeling for team-based assignment - Theories of self-regulated learning and adult learning - Advanced analytic methods, innovative measurement techniques, and statistical innovations in talent management - Development of frameworks, prototypes, and tools for organizational and operational effectiveness - Integration of technology in training and assessment of behavioral constructs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on multidisciplinary, innovative approaches with demonstrated Army relevance and potential impact - Open to academic, non-profit, and for-profit organizations (domestic and foreign), with some restrictions for government labs and FFRDCs - Up to 1000 awards anticipated over a five-year period - Proposals must address Army-specific challenges and demonstrate potential for improving readiness and performance

Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) solicits proposals for basic, applied, and advanced scientific research to improve Army readiness and human performance. The research areas include personnel, organization, Soldier and leader development, and team effectiveness. The BAA supports various funding instruments such as procurement contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, and is open to institutions of higher education, non-profit, and for-profit organizations, both domestic and foreign, with some restrictions. The announcement is valid from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2028, with an expected 1000 awards.

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