Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

This Amendment adds Thrust Area 7 Topics M1-M10. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 3 February 2022. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. -

**AMENDED 2 DECEMBER 2022** UPDATED TOPIC M DUE DATE - A mistake in the Synopsys referenced an erroneous Due date of Feb 4. The DUE DATE IS FEB 3 11:59PM

The latest revision is posted as Amendment 17. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety.

This Amendment adds Thrust Area 7 Topics M1-M10. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 3 February 2022. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline.

Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts.

This Amendment adds Thrust Area 7 Topics M1-M10. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 4 February 2022. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. -

**AMENDED 2 DECEMBER 2022**

The latest revision is posted as Amendment 17. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety.

This Amendment adds Thrust Area 7 Topics M1-M10. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 4 February 2022. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline.

Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts.

**AMENDED 19 APRIL 2022** The latest revision is posted as Amendment 16. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety. This Amendment adds Post Doc-Topic B: Postdoctoral Scholars Program (Thrusts 1-5 and 7). PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 20 May 2022. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline. Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. -

**AMENDED 19 APRIL 2022**

The latest revision is posted as Amendment 16. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety.

This Amendment adds Post Doc-Topic B: Postdoctoral Scholars Program (Thrusts 1-5 and 7). PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 20 May 2022. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline.

Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts.

**AMENDED 15 December 2021** The latest revision is posted as Amendment 15. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety. "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics L1-L5, with pre-application white papers due by 11:59pm (midnight) EST on 4 February 2022. -

**AMENDED 15 December 2021**

The latest revision is posted as Amendment 15. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety.

"ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics L1-L5, with pre-application white papers due by 11:59pm (midnight) EST on 4 February 2022.

Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts.

**AMENDED 21 December 2020** The latest revision is posted as Amendment 14. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety. "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics K1-K5, with pre-application white papers due by 11:59pm (midnight) EST on 4 March 2021. Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. -

**AMENDED 21 December 2020**

The latest revision is posted as Amendment 14. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety.

"ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics K1-K5, with pre-application white papers due by 11:59pm (midnight) EST on 4 March 2021.

Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts.

AMENDED 27 October 2020 The latest revision is posted as Amendment 13. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates and adds several sections to include VAT and Other Taxes in Assistance Awards and Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services. Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. -

AMENDED 27 October 2020

The latest revision is posted as Amendment 13. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates and adds several sections to include VAT and Other Taxes in Assistance Awards and Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts.

**AMENDED 27 October 2020**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 13. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates and adds several sections to include VAT and Other Taxes in Assistance Awards and Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** -

**AMENDED 16 December 2019**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 12. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics J1-J5, with pre-application white papers due by 11:59pm EST on 4 March 2020. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 16 December 2019**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 12. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics J1-J5, with pre-application white papers due by 11:59pm EST on 4 March 2020. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** -

**AMENDED 16 December 2019**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 12. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics J1-J5, with pre-application white papers due by 11:59pm EST on 4 March 2020. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**07 AUGUST 2019**: Amendment 11 was posted to remove all language pertaining to the DTRA Basic and Fundamental Research Community Portal, which no longer exists. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 11 and review the Amendment in its entirety.** -

**07 AUGUST 2019**: Amendment 11 was posted to remove all language pertaining to the DTRA Basic and Fundamental Research Community Portal, which no longer exists. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 11 and review the Amendment in its entirety.**

**30 MAY 2019**: Amendment 10 was posted to close abstract pre-coordination and further submission to Thrust Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. As a result, new Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these five Thrust Areas will not be accepted. This does not impact in-process submissions for these five Thrust Areas. Thrust Areas 6 and 7 remain open for abstract pre-coordination and submissions. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 10 and review the Amendment in its entirety.** -

**30 MAY 2019**: Amendment 10 was posted to close abstract pre-coordination and further submission to Thrust Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. As a result, new Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these five Thrust Areas will not be accepted. This does not impact in-process submissions for these five Thrust Areas. Thrust Areas 6 and 7 remain open for abstract pre-coordination and submissions. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 10 and review the Amendment in its entirety.**

**30 MAY 2019**: Amendment 10 was posted to close abstract pre-coordination and further submission to Thrust Areas 1 to 5. As a result, new Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these Thrust Areas will not be accepted. This does not impact in-process submissions; this does not impact Thrust Area 6 or Thrust Area 7. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 10 and review the Amendment in its entirety.** -

**30 MAY 2019**: Amendment 10 was posted to close abstract pre-coordination and further submission to Thrust Areas 1 to 5. As a result, new Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these Thrust Areas will not be accepted. This does not impact in-process submissions. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 10 and review the Amendment in its entirety.**

**30 MAY 2019**: Amendment 10 was posted to close abstract pre-coordination and further submission to Thrust Areas 1 to 5. As a result, new Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these two topics will not be accepted. This does not impact in-process submissions. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 10 and review the Amendment in its entirety.** -

**30 MAY 2019**: Amendment 10 was posted to close abstract pre-coordination and further submission to Thrust Areas 1 to 5. As a result, new Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these two topics will not be accepted. This does not impact in-process submissions. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download Amendment 10 and review the Amendment in its entirety.**

**15 JANUARY 2019**: Amendment 9 was revised and re-posted to remove two topics from Attachment 1: Specific Topics. The following topics were removed: a) Basic Research Thrust Area 7, Topic I7: An Every-Atom-Counts Approach to Designing Small Cluster Catalysts, and b) Basic Research Thrust Area 7, Topic I9: Design of Repellent Permanent Thin Films for Chemical and Biological Agent Resistance. As a result, Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these two topics will not be accepted. The application packages associated with these topics were also removed from www.grants.gov. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download the update of Amendment 9 and review the Amendment in its entirety.** -

**15 JANUARY 2019**: Amendment 9 was revised and re-posted to remove two topics from Attachment 1: Specific Topics. The following topics were removed: a) Basic Research Thrust Area 7, Topic I7: An Every-Atom-Counts Approach to Designing Small Cluster Catalysts, and b) Basic Research Thrust Area 7, Topic I9: Design of Repellent Permanent Thin Films for Chemical and Biological Agent Resistance. As a result, Phase I pre-application white paper submissions to these two topics will not be accepted. The application packages associated with these topics were also removed from www.grants.gov. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to download the update of Amendment 9 and review the Amendment in its entirety.**

**AMENDED 2 JANUARY 2019**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 9. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics I1-I9, with white papers due by 11:59pm EST on 4 March 2019. In addition, submissions to the general thrust areas in accordance with the requirements detailed in the BAA are also welcome. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** -

**AMENDED 2 JANUARY 2019**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 9. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics I1-I9, with white papers due by 11:59pm EST on 4 March 2019. In addition, submissions to the general thrust areas in accordance with the requirements detailed in the BAA are also welcome. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 26 JULY 2018**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 8. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety. Thrust Area 7, Topic B was added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** -

**AMENDED 26 JULY 2018**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 8. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety. Thrust Area 7, Topic B was added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 5 JUNE 2018**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 7. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Section 4.2.6 includes the addition of a new form, the RR Personal Data Form. In addition, Basic Research Topics H1-H16 are no longer valid topics for submissions and were removed from ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** -

**AMENDED 5 JUNE 2018**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 7. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Section 4.2.6 includes the addition of a new form, the RR Personal Data Form. In addition, Basic Research Topics H1-H16 are no longer valid topics for submissions and were removed from ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 5 JUNE 2018**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 7. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Section 4.2.6 includes the addition of a new form, the RR Personal Data Form. In addition, Basic Research Topics H1-H16 are no longer valid topics for submissions and were removed from ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 20 DECEMBER 2017**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 6. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Thrust Area 1 Topic A was removed from ATTACHMENT 1 and Basic Research Topics H1-H16 were added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** - **AMENDED 20 DECEMBER 2017**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 6. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Thrust Area 1 Topic A was removed from ATTACHMENT 1 and Basic Research Topics H1-H16 were added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 15 JUNE 2017**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 5. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Thrust Area 1 Topic A was added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** - **AMENDED 15 JUNE 2017**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 5. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Thrust Area 1 Topic A was added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 27 FEBRUARY 2017**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 4. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Basic Research Topics G1-G19 were removed from ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS, and Post Doc-Topic A: Postdoctoral Scholars Program (Thrusts 1-5 and 7) was added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** - **AMENDED 27 FEBRUARY 2017**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 4. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Basic Research Topics G1-G19 were removed from ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS, and Post Doc-Topic A: Postdoctoral Scholars Program (Thrusts 1-5 and 7) was added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 27 FEBRUARY 2017**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 4. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, Basic Research Topics G1-G19 were removed from ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS, and Post Doc-Topic A: Postdoctoral Scholars Program (Thrusts 1-5 and 7) was added to ATTACHMENT 1. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

**AMENDED 1 DECEMBER 2016**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 3. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics G1-G19, with white papers due by 11:59pm EST on 1 February 2017. In addition, submissions to the general thrust areas in accordance with the requirements detailed in the BAA are also welcome. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. ** - **AMENDED 1 DECEMBER 2016**: The latest revision is posted as Amendment 3. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety, as it updates several sections. Specifically, "ATTACHMENT 1: SPECIFIC TOPICS" now includes Basic Research Topics G1-G19, with white papers due by 11:59pm EST on 1 February 2017. In addition, submissions to the general thrust areas in accordance with the requirements detailed in the BAA are also welcome. ** Please note that all correspondence must be sent to the appropriate Agency contact identified in Section 7. Agency Contacts. **

Amendment 2 of this BAA updates several sections. Please review the BAA in its entirety for the most up-to-date information. - **AMENDMENT 2, posted on 08 July 2016, is the latest revision to this BAA.** Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety for the most up-to-date information. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@mail.mil. Thrust Area specific correspondence must be sent to the applicable Thrust Area e-mail address in Attachment 7.**

updated email address. - **AMENDMENT 1, posted on 10 June 2015, is the latest revision to this BAA.** Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety for the most up-to-date information. The substantial changes for this amendment are as follows: 1) Thrust Area 7, Topic A was removed and is no longer a valid topic for pre-application white paper submissions, and 2) Section 6.9.2. "Representation Regarding the Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements" was added. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@mail.mil. Thrust Area specific correspondence must be sent to the applicable Thrust Area e-mail address in Attachment 7.**

Uploaded Amendment 1 of the DTRA Fundamental Research Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and updated the synopsis to detail the changes made. - **AMENDMENT 1, posted on 10 June 2015, is the latest revision to this BAA.** Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Amendment in its entirety for the most up-to-date information. The substantial changes for this amendment are as follows: 1) Thrust Area 7, Topic A was removed and is no longer a valid topic for pre-application white paper submissions, and 2) Section 6.9.2. "Representation Regarding the Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements" was added. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@mail.mil. Thrust Area specific correspondence must be sent to the applicable Thrust Area e-mail address in Attachment 7.**

** Fundamental Research BAA posted on 20 March 2015.** Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@dtra.mil. Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to the applicable Thrust Area e-mail address listed in Section 7: Agency Contacts.** - ** Fundamental Research BAA posted on 20 March 2015.** Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@dtra.mil. Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to the applicable Thrust Area e-mail address listed in Section 7: Agency Contacts.**

** Fundamental Research BAA posted on 20 March 2015.** Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to HDTRA1-FRCWMD-A@dtra.mil. Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to the applicable Thrust Area e-mail address listed in Section 7: Agency Contacts.**