DARPA Research Solutions Opening

The DARPA Research Solutions Opening (RSO) is a research‑only Other Transaction solicitation that seeks revolutionary basic‑research concepts from accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Abstracts must include at least two co‑principal investigators, one of whom must be nominated for a temporary Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignment as a DARPA Program Manager and must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a security clearance. The solicitation proceeds in two phases: Phase 1 abstract submission (rolling until June 1 2027) and Phase 2 full‑proposal invitation for selected abstracts. There is no fixed award ceiling; DARPA indicates limited funding for this RSO. All work must be performed by U.S. academic institutions; commercial sub‑awardees are prohibited. Submissions are made via the DARPA Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT) and must comply with the provided abstract templates and attestation statements. • Eligible applicants: U.S. accredited universities (faculty, staff, and students) with no commercial partners. • Required team composition: Minimum two co‑PIs; at least one co‑PI must be a U.S. citizen nominated for the IPA Mobility Program. • Submission process: Written abstract (≤ 4 pages) + optional oral abstract presentation; abstracts reviewed within 30 days, with feedback on selection. • Funding: No specific award amount disclosed; limited funding is available, and cost‑sharing will be required.