U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) – Foundational Science Research Unit (FSRU)

(White Paper submissions: 1.3. White Paper submission is not required to submit a proposal, although it is strongly encouraged)

ARI has identified the following four (4) domains as particularly germane to its basic research needs. This list is neither comprehensive nor exclusive and ARI is especially open to proposals that combine or cut across these domains. These domains are: 1. Measurement of Individuals and Collectives 2. Teams and Small Groups 3. Organizations and Systems 4. Formal and Informal Learning and Development.

Funding:

 Standard Proposals: $750,000 total for 3 years

 Early Career Proposals: ~$125,000 for the initial year, with potential for 1–2 additional years of funding if the research is promising.

 Short-Term Innovative Research (STIR) Proposals: Up to $60,000 for 1 year (no additional funding beyond this period).

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