Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction

To support and stimulate basic, applied and advanced research at educational or research institutions, non-profit organizations, and commercial firms, which support the advancement of fundamental knowledge and understanding of the sciences with an em

DTRA safeguards America and its allies from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and provides capabilities to reduce, eliminate, and counter the threat and effects from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives. DTRA seeks to identify, adopt, and adapt emerging, existing and revolutionary sciences that may demonstrate high payoff potential to Counter-WMD threats, including improvised threats. This endeavor combines the fundamental research, educational program, or other effort needs appropriate for basic or applied research funding of DTRA and other DoD interests.

As stated in individual program BAAs. Generally, competitions are open to private and public educational accredited institutions of higher education that carry out science and engineering research and/or related science and engineering education on a non-profit basis. Some awards are made to other non-profit and for profit organizations that conduct research. Awards are not made to individuals.

See above.

Uses and restrictions are specified in individual program BAAs and award documents issued by and codified regulations applicable to awards. These are submitted at the time of proposal or prior to award, as specified by executive agents. Fee is not an allowable cost.

Fee is not an allowable cost. Expenditures must be in scope of the award, statement of work, and terms and conditions.

Since this is a research and technology program, the assistance is generally for the period of performance as stated in the individual grant, agreement or TIA. Funding is usually provided incrementally in accordance with a payment schedule contained in the award document. Grants are normally a base period and option years up to five total years.

Generally, the principal evaluation and selection criteria are the technical or socio-economic merits of the proposal and potential long term contributions of DTRA's specific mission. Other selection criteria vary with the nature of the specific research or research-related activity. Typically, these include the qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed Principal Investigator and/or key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives; adequacy of current or planned facilities, and equipment; and reasonableness and realism of the proposed costs.

Award decisions are based on evaluations of proposals using peer and/or scientific review. Evaluation criteria are contained in the relevant BAA. If selected for award, the proposal is the basis for the award document and the applicant agrees to perform the research or research related activities described therein.

Review the appropriate funding announcement for due date and deadline information.

Award times will be identified in the relevant BAA. Typically, decisions are made within 90-120 days of receipt of proposal for which funding is authorized.

Re-application with new proposals is permitted.