The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has been awarded a $180,808 Project Grant under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) by the Air Force Research Laboratory. The grant, awarded on June 15, 2025, supports fundamental and applied scientific research across diverse disciplines relevant to maintaining technological superiority for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. The research funded through this grant aims to prevent technological surprise, create strategic advantages, and advance scientific understanding in areas critical to national defense capabilities, such as quantum computing, materials science, aerospace systems, advanced electronics, and artificial intelligence. UCSB, a renowned public research university, is expected to deliver specialized research, development, and measurement services through this grant, which has a performance period of three years, ending on June 14, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $180.8k | 6/12/25 |