Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences- Request for White Papers: Assessing and Improving Leader Skills (Cross-Domain Self-Regulation for Junior Leaders in Multi-Domain Operations)

The Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences published a Special Notice seeking white papers related to assessing and improving self-regulatory competencies for junior leaders in multi-domain operations. The Notice was issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground. Interested parties must submit a white paper no longer than five pages by September 24, 2021 describing the proposed research approach, costs, key personnel qualifications, and potential contributions to the Army's behavioral and social sciences research mission.

The Special Notice aims to develop formative assessment tools and technologies to enhance the self-regulatory competencies of junior leaders across contexts based on individual differences. Proposals selected for award may receive up to $900,000 over three years to research this topic. Eligible contractors should have experience conducting behavioral and social science research for the Army and are invited to interview subject matter experts and pilot products with intended military user populations. Feedback on submissions will assess scientific merit and potential contributions to the Army's research mission.