Army Research OfficeDr. Kurt Preston

DEPSCoR Tri-Service Program Manager

Nebraska

Meetings

Nebraska

Meetings

Agenda: Background Info DEPSCOR & Other Programs Questions ?

Briefing GoalBriefing Goal

Researchers & Administrators

want to know:

Who is interested in what ?

How do I position myself

to perform DoD research?

Army Mission: Army Mission: Support and Defend the ConstitutionSupport and Defend the Constitution

• Fight and Win the Nation’s Wars

• Perform other missions as assigned by the President to execute the will of the American people as reflected by Congress and the President.

CivilianDefense

All Federally funded R&D, 2005 :

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SOURCE: National Science Foundation/Division of Science Resources Statistics, Survey of Federal Funds, 2004

$117,000 Million

ALL FEDERAL

R & D

Federal budget authority for basic research, by budget function:

14,162

5,907

2,206

1,409

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Dollars in Millions

Research, Development,Research, Development,Testing & EvaluationTesting & Evaluation

6.1 Basic Research (is of Primary interest to Universities)… systematic study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts… It includes all scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences related to long-term national security needs. It is farsighted high payoff research that provides the basis for technological progress. Basic research may lead to: (a) subsequent applied research and advanced technology developments in Defense-related technologies, and (b) new and improved military functional capabilities in areas such as communications, detection, tracking, surveillance, propulsion, mobility, guidance and control, navigation, energy conversion, materials and structures, and personnel support.

6.2 Applied Research

… systematic study to understand the means to meet a recognized and specific national security requirement. It is a systematic application of knowledge to develop useful materials, devices, and systems or methods. It may include design, development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes to meet general mission area requirements. Applied research translates promising basic research into solutions… The dominant characteristic is that applied research is directed toward general military needs with a view toward developing and evaluating the feasibility and practicality of proposed solutions and determining their parameters. Applied Research precedes system specific research. Program control of the Applied Research program element is normally exercised by general level of effort.

6.3 Advanced Technology Development

6.4 Demonstration and Validation

6.5 Engineering and Manufacturing Development

6.6 RDT&E Management Support

6.7 Operational Systems Development

Source: FMR, http://www.dtic.mil/comptroller/fmr/02b/Chapter05.pdf

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DoD Basic Research BudgetDoD Basic Research Budget

Army24.2%

Navy35.4%

Air F orce28.7%

DARP A11.7%

Source: Federal Funds for Research and Development, FY 00, NSF 02-321

Typical DoD 6.1 Obligations to Universities & Colleges

How much DoD basic research? ~ $1,400 Million

Aeronautical

Astronautical

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgy & Materials

Civil Engineering

All Engineering

Mathematics

Computer Science

All Fields of Research

Source: Federal Funds for R&D, NSF Report #02-321

DoD Percent: DoD Percent: National Basic Research Effort National Basic Research Effort

Federal Research @ U’s

52%52%

28%28%

68%68%

67%67%

37%37%

14%14%

33%33%

14% 14%

37%37%

7%7%

Typical DoD % of all Federal...00 Research

38%38%

14%14%

81%81%

71%71%

36%36%

35%35%

39%39%

15% 15%

35%35%

13%13%

1/3 of All Federal Basic Research in 1/3 of All Federal Basic Research in Engineering in the National Defense Engineering in the National Defense

14,162

5,907

2,206

1,409

824

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Research AreasResearch AreasBiomimetics—research to develop novel synthetic materials, processes, and sensors through advanced

understanding and exploitation of design principles found in nature.

Nanoscience—research to achieve dramatic and innovative enhancements in the properties and performance of structures, materials, and devices that have controllable features on the nanometer scale (i.e., tens of angstroms).

Smart Materials and Structures—research to demonstrate advanced capabilities for modeling, predicting, controlling, and optimizing the dynamic response of complex, multielement, deformable structures used in land, sea, and aerospace vehicles and systems.

Information Technology (IT)—research to provide fundamental advances enabling the rapid and secure transmission of large quantities of multimedia information (speech, data, images, and video) from point to point, broadcast, and multicast over distributed networks of heterogeneous communications, command, control, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems.

Human-Centered Systems—research to develop advanced systems that can sense, analyze, learn, adapt, and function effectively in uncertain, changing, and hostile environments in achieving the mission.

Compact Power—research to exploit new concepts to achieve significant improvements in the performance of compact power sources and power consuming devices through fundamental advances relevant to current technologies.

Programs Programs

• DEPSCOR • MURI• DURIP • CORE PROGRAMS• (CDMRP) Congressionally Directed Medical Research

Programs

Objectives of DEPSCoRObjectives of DEPSCoR

As Defined in Legislation-

• Enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education [universities] in eligible States to develop, plan, and execute science and engineering research that is competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance; and

• Increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that universities in eligible States receive from the Federal Government for science and engineering research.

Improve Two Capabilities:

EPSCoR State CommitteesEPSCoR State Committees

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DoD Graduate

DoD Eligible

FY 2005 Competition

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DEPSCoR Grant AmountsDEPSCoR Grant Amounts

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$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

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No Major Changes for FY06No Major Changes for FY06

~ $11 M Nationally 5 per state EPSCoR Committee Approved $350K minimum No maximum limitState match funds $1 State : $2 Fed

Elements of the DoDElements of the DoDBasic Research ProgramsBasic Research Programs

• MURI: Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative program

– Designed to address large multidisciplinary topic areas representing exceptional opportunities for future DoD applications and technology options.

– ~25-40 awards/yr. ~$500K-1M/yr. (3 yr effort +2)

– Funding – $15-25M/yr.

• DURIP: Defense University Research Instrumentation Program

– Provides resources for major equipment purchases for basic research

– Funding - ~45M in FY02, ~$50K - $1M/award (avg. of ~$213K)

– Competition is every August

• DEPSCoR: DoD Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research

– Stimulates competitive research in selected states that have not traditionally been competitive

– $300 k , 3 years, State matching funds 1:2

Elements of the DoDElements of the DoDBasic Research Programs Basic Research Programs

• HBCU/MI Infrastructure

– By the Services & OSD intended to assist developing infrastructure

– Funding ~15-24M/yr, Awards range from $50-500K/yr for 1-4 year efforts

• Congressionally Directed

– Announcements on the websites of the service(s) executing the program(s)

– Other Authorized/Appropriated programs and projects as directed by Congress

– Competitively awarded

Elements of the DoDElements of the DoDBasic Research Programs Basic Research Programs

• SBIR

– DoD's SBIR program funds early-stage R&D projects at small technology companies -- projects which serve a DoD need and have the potential for commercialization in private sector and/or military markets.

– Twice yearly competition

– Phase I – 60K-100K/6 mos.(~15% of submissions)

– Phase II – 500K-750K/2 yrs. (~40% of Phase I awards)

– Phase III – Co-funding – private sector & gov’t

• STTR: Science Technology Transfer

– Similar to SBIR but funds cooperative R&D projects involving a small business and a research institution to create an effective vehicle for moving research ideas to the market, where they can benefit both private sector and military customers.

– Annual Competition

Elements of the DoDElements of the DoDBasic Research Programs Basic Research Programs (4)(4)

• Summer Faculty: High School and University Faculty programs

– Opportunities for university and college faculty members to perform research at defense facilities during the summer months. Faculty members Competitively selected for placement at laboratories and centers that share their research interests to collaborate on existing technical projects or start new short-term efforts.

• NDSEG: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships

– Early career awards for study and research leading to doctoral degrees in mathematics and physical, biological, ocean, and engineering sciences (~senior Undergrad, 1st year grad, field-change-start-overs). U.S. Citizens & Nationals (native residents of a possession of the United States such as American Samoa )

– 36 Month Fellowships, ~200/yr., pays for Tuition & fees + stipend of ~23K-25K/yr.

• YIP: Young Investigator Program

– This award recognizes the finest scientists and engineers who, early in their research careers, show exceptional potential for leadership at the frontiers of scientific knowledge. The award includes a three-year, $300,000 research grant.

• PECASE: Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering

– A select subset of YIP, several researchers receive the prestigious PECASE each year (+2 yrs./~100K.yr.).

Federal budget authority for basic research, by budget function:

14,162

5,907

2,206

1,409

824

327

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Ge ne ra lS cie nce

S pa ce

Na tiona lDe fe nse

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Dollars in Millions

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)      Programs (CDMRP)     

 Total Congressional appropriations for research for the period of FY92–05: $3 billion

 Total grants/contracts awarded for the period of FY92–05: 6,193

 Proposals submitted to the FY05 programs are either currently being reviewed or are in negotiations

“The CDMRP was created in 1993 when Congress, in response to grassrootslobbying efforts by the breast cancer consumer advocacy community, tasked the Army with

developing and managing an innovative breast cancer research program.” – Eric B. Schoomaker, M.D., Ph.D., Brigadier General, U.S. Army

Army Medical Research and Development Command•Medical Research Programs

Army Medical ProgramsArmy Medical Programs

Example: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)   (CDMRP)   

Research Program FY AppropriationProposals Received

Proposals Funded

Amount for Research

Breast Cancer 92–04 $1,679.6 M 25,335 4,293 $1,437.3 M

Defense Women's Health 1995 $40.0 M 559 69 $32.8 M

Osteoporosis 1995 $5.0 M 105 5 $3.7 M

Neurofibromatosis 96–04 $130.3 M 457 140 $112.4 M

Prostate Cancer 97–04 $565.0 M 5,152 1,245 $492.3 M

Ovarian Cancer 97–04 $81.7 M 876 92 $70.1 M

Peer-Reviewed Medical Research 99–04 $244.5 M 1,164 156 $206.2 M

DOD/VA 99–00 $6.8 M 88 9 $6.0 M

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia 02–04 $13.5 M 135 36 $11.9 M

Prion Diseases 2002 $42.5 M 136 38 $37.2 M

Tuberous Sclerosis 02–04 $6.0 M 66 20 $5.3 M

Myeloproliferative Disorders 2004 $4.3 M 18 9 $3.6 M

Institutionally Based Programs 95–04 $181.3 M 120 81 $162.4 M

    $3000.5 M 34,211 6,193 $2,581.2 M

Sources for DoD Basic Research FundingSources for DoD Basic Research Funding

U.S. Army Research Office:http://www.aro.army.mil

Army Medicalhttp://www-usamraa.army.milhttp://mrmc-www.army.milhttp://cdmrp.army.mil/research.htm

Office of Naval Research:http://www.onr.navy.mil

Air Force Office of Scientific Research:http://www.afosr.af.mil/

Defense Advanced Projects Agency: http://www.darpa.mil/

No Single Point of Entry for DoD Research FundingNo Single Point of Entry for DoD Research Funding -Locate All Possible Interested Parties Through –Locate All Possible Interested Parties Through –

ARO Unique ARO Unique

ARO Unique ARO Unique

5.2 . Mechanical Behavior of Materials. The program on Mechanical Behavior of Materials addresses the fundamental relationships between the structure of materials and their mechanical properties as influenced by composition, processing, environment, stress state, and loading rate. The objectives of the subfield are to provide structural materials with improved mechanical properties and quantitative models for predicting both the response and the remaining useful life of a material. Major thrusts include the development of new strengthening, plasticity and toughening mechanisms for preventing or retarding fracture; especially at large strains (1000%) and high strain rates (to 106/sec). New knowledge is sought concerning fundamental deformation processes in materials including: load transfer, fatigue, creep, transformation toughening, superplasticity, and shear localization…………

Technical Point of Contact: Dr. David Stepp, e-mail:steppd@arl.aro.army.mil, (919) 549-4329

Part I AREAS OF RESEARCH INTERESTS A. ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY-ARMY RESEARCH OFFICE Chemistry Electronics Environmental Sciences Life Sciences Materials Science Mathematical and Computer Sciences Mechanical Sciences Physics

Answers on the InternetAnswers on the Internet

http://www.aro.army.mil(pick Annual BAA)

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF ARMYARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY

TO INCLUDE

ARMY RESEARCH OFFICE COMPUTATIONAL AND INFORMATION SCIENCES DIR.

HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIR. SENSORS AND ELECTRON DEVICES DIR.

SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS DIR. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY DIR.

WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH DIR.

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR

CONTRACTS, GRANTS, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS

DAAD19-00-R-0010

JULY 2000 - FY 2003  

ISSUED BY: U. S. ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY

U.S. ARMY RESEARCH OFFICE P. O. BOX 12211

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709-2211

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DEPSCoR Eligibility CriteriaDEPSCoR Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a State*• Must have an NSF State EPSCoR Committee• Must meet qualifying formula:

Calculation is run annually - Source for data is the most recent NSF Publication, Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges and Nonprofit Institutions

• Must demonstrate commitment to developing R&D and improving S&E research and education at IHEs

Sa < (Na/50)*.6Where:A States average DoD R&D obligations for last three data years

= SaThe National average DoD R&D obligations to IHE for last three data years

= Na

* Authorization language defines “State” as: State of the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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DEPSCoR Authorization LegislationDEPSCoR Authorization Legislation

• Authorization from PL103-337, as amended– Secretary of Defense shall conduct … DEPSCoR– Objectives

• Enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education [universities] in eligible States to develop, plan, and execute science and engineering research that is competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance; and

• Increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that universities in eligible States receive from the Federal Government for science and engineering research.

– Activities• Research grants• Financial Assistance for Graduate Students

– Eligibility• States designated by DUSD(A&T)• Formula - Sa < (Na/50)*.6• States with NSF established State Committees• Demonstrated commitment to developing research base and improving science

and engineering research and education programs at IHE

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