Air Force Defense Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support

The Air Force Defense Research Sciences provides financial support for conferences and workshops related to scientific research. Managed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), this grant program funds events that aim to develop, debate and share innovative research and educational techniques within the AFOSR's areas of interest. Relevant fields can be found in the latest Broad Agency Announcement titled, "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research", available on Grants.gov.

This funding program primarily targets U.S. institutions of higher education or non-profit organizations that align with the criteria laid out in 2 CFR 25.345. This includes foreign entities and organizations that primarily focus on scientific, educational, charitable or other similar public-interest services. However, it is important to note that for-profit organizations are not eligible for these grants.

The grant funds can only be used to partially support the costs of hosting a workshop or conference, as defined by the Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations. It's also worth noting that providing funding does not imply endorsement of any particular organization by the AFOSR.

Several factors influence the provision of funding, including the availability of funds, the discretion of the Program Officer, and other restrictions specified in the full announcement. Therefore, even eligible institutions meeting all the criteria are not guaranteed to receive funding.

The decision to offer a grant is ultimately at the AFOSR's discretion.