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Solicitation

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

DARPA-PA-26-08

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

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June 1, 2027

214 days from now. Posted September 3, 2026, first published June 2, 2026.

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Description

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This Research Solutions Opening (RSO) aims to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager (PM) community by engaging academic researchers capable of addressing DARPA's hard problems. PMs that are passionate about tackling the most complex technical challenges, pushing the boundaries of science and technology, and shaping the future of defense and innovation. Together, through this effort, we will pioneer revolutionary solutions, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and empower the brightest minds to make the impossible possible. This RSO also seeks to fund the independent research ideas of these passionate researchers. This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

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Publications

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  1. June 2, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due June 1, 2027. SAM.gov, notice d1155c988d264b8da5815333ffee3e7b

    2 revisions on SAM
    • September 3, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 2, 2026: publish, solicitation

  2. September 3, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due June 1, 2027. SAM.gov, notice 3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2

    2 revisions on SAM
    • September 3, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 2, 2026: publish, solicitation

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