The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Young Investigator Program (YIP) aims to identify early career scientists and engineers in academia and nonprofits who have the potential to contribute long-term to the advancement of the Department of Navy’s Science and Technology program. The program seeks to support innovative research in areas such as naval warfighter issues, transformative approaches, and pioneering new technologies. The goals of the program include enabling early faculty to obtain DoD research grant awards, engaging early career faculty with the Naval Research Enterprise, and educating and encouraging the next generation of scientists and engineers. • Ability of early faculty to obtain DoD research grant awards beyond YIP • Engagement of early career faculty to the Naval Research Enterprise via outreach activities • Education, development, and encouragement of the next generation of scientists and engineers • Support for innovative research in areas such as naval warfighter issues and pioneering new technologies • Awards will be made to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit organizations operating primarily for scientific and educational services