DoD Young Investigator Program (YIP)
A Department of Defense program supporting outstanding early-career faculty pursuing defense-relevant basic research.
Official program page- Sponsor
- Department of Defense
- Mechanism
- YIP
- Typical award
- Commonly around $150K per year for three years (roughly $450K total), subject to each service office's announcement.
- Deadlines
- An annual cycle set by each service research office.
What it funds
- Basic research aligned with service priorities
- Early independence for new faculty
- A multi-year research program
Who can apply
Early-career faculty (or equivalent) at U.S. institutions, generally within about five years of their PhD. Run separately by ARO, ONR, and AFOSR, each with its own rules.
Best for
A new faculty member whose basic research aligns with Army, Navy, or Air Force interests.
Figures and deadlines change year to year: always confirm current details on the official program page before applying.
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Managing a DoD YIP proposal?
GrantsManager tracks the deadline, budget, and submission from first draft to award.