Military Medical Photonics Program (Large)
Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Assistance Listings
- 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) seeks unclassified proposals for broad-based research and development aimed at using lasers and other light source technology to develop applications in medicine, photobiology, surgery, and closely related materials sciences, with applications to combat casualty care and other military medical problems. This announcement is primarily directed toward university-based medical institutions; however, all qualified and responsible prime applicants located in the United States are eligible to submit proposals. The highest priority will be extended to...
proposals up to three (3) years duration to be conducted by teams of physicians, biomedical scientists, physical scientists, and engineers.The efforts proposed may be basic or applied research, and must have direct relevance to combat casualty care or other military medical priorities. Applicants must demonstrate substantial experience working to further military medical priorities, including transitioning research into clinical practice and working products. Substantial experience collaborating with military medical centers is also a requirement to establish relevance to combat casualty care or other military medical priorities, and facilitate the transition of research results to meet military needs.Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as practicable. Proposals may be reviewed and selected as received. Awards may take the form of grants or contracts.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
All qualified and responsible non-Federal entity applicant organizations located in the United States are eligible to submit proposals; however, this announcement is primarily directed toward university-based medical institutions. Collaborations with defense-related medical research entities are desirable and strongly encouraged. If an applicant’s proposal is selected, AFOSR will review Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated repositories of government-wide public and non-public data as required by 31 U.S.C. 3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 as described in 2 CFR 200.205 and 32 CFR 22.410 to assess risk posed by applicants; and confirm applicants are qualified, responsible, and eligible to receive an award.
Grantor contact information
Description
Kyle Blake
Phone 703 696 7315
ANNOUNCEMENT EMAIL
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Representation_for_Tax_Delinquency_Felony_Conviction_and_Internal_Confidentiality_Agreements_Feb_2016.pdf | Representations | Feb 22, 2016 04:27 PM UTC |
| BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0002_Military_Medical_Photonics_Rev.08_--_FINAL.pdf | BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0002 | Feb 22, 2016 04:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 22, 2016
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$250,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Procurement contract
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
February 22, 2016
Archive date:
May 22, 2016
