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AFOSR Solicits Proposals for Partial Funding of Science Conferences and Workshops

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), under the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for partial funding of science conferences and workshops relevant to its research interests. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force - Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. institutions of higher education - Nonprofit organizations - Certain foreign public entities and organizations operated for scientific, educational, or charitable purposes - Funding Details: - AFOSR will fund up to 50% of total event costs - Typical awards range from $5,000 to $100,000 - Maximum funding per request is $500,000 - Total anticipated annual funding is approximately $2 million - Products/Services Requested: - Partial support for conferences and workshops in scientific research areas - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs involved - Unique Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted at least six months before the event start date - Events must facilitate research and technology interchange - Public dissemination of research results is required - Completion of a security program questionnaire - Adherence to 'Gold Standard Science' standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a support program for scientific events rather than procurement of products.

Description

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) manages the basic research investment for the Department of the Air Force and provides partial support for conferences and workshops that facilitate research and technology interchange. Funding is available for events that bring experts together to discuss recent research or educational findings or expose researchers and advanced graduate students to new techniques in areas of AFOSR research interest. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, including certain foreign public entities and organizations operated for scientific, educational, or charitable purposes. Funding is limited to 50% of the total event cost, with awards typically ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 and a maximum of $500,000 per request. Proposals must be submitted at least six months prior to the event start date and the announcement remains open until superseded or closed.

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