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Christian Cupp DEPSCoR Program Manager Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Laboratories and Basic Scienc

Department of Defense Research Opportunities. Christian Cupp DEPSCoR Program Manager Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Laboratories and Basic Sciences (703) 588-1384 (V) (703) 588-1423 (F) christian.cupp@osd.mil. Agenda.

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Christian Cupp DEPSCoR Program Manager Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Laboratories and Basic Scienc

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  1. Department of Defense Research Opportunities Christian Cupp DEPSCoR Program Manager Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Laboratories and Basic Sciences (703) 588-1384 (V) (703) 588-1423 (F) christian.cupp@osd.mil

  2. Agenda • High level overview of theDefense Experimental Program toStimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) • DEPSCoR Beginning • Authority/Goals/Eligibility Criteria • States Performance • Funding History • Summary

  3. DEPSCoR History • NSF EPSCoR Based (1980) • DoD Began with legislation in FY 1991 • Congress consistently adds to Pres. Budget Request • Funding can vary widely year to year • DoD is one of (7) Federal EPSCoR/EPSCoR-Like Funding Agencies. • FY06 EPSCoR Enacted Budgets: • NIH ($215.0 M) • NSF ($100.0 M) • USDA ($ 16.5 M) • NASA ($ 10.0 M) • DoD ($ 11.4 M) • DoE ($ 7.63M) • EPA ($ 2.5 M)

  4. DEPSCoR Authorization Legislation • Authorization from PL103-337, as amended • Secretary of Defense shall conduct … DEPSCoR • Objectives • Enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education [universities] in eligible States to develop, plan, and execute science and engineering research that is competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance; and • Increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that universities in eligible States receive from the Federal Government for science and engineering research. • Activities • Research grants • Financial Assistance for Graduate Students • Other Activities as Appropriate (New in FY04 NDAA) • Eligibility • Eligible States designated by USD(AT&L) • States with NSF established State Committees • Formula - Sa < (Na/50)*.6 • Demonstrated commitment to developing research base and improving science and engineering research and education programs at IHE (50% Cost Match)

  5. Objectives of DEPSCoR Improve Capability Through Research Grants & Graduate Student SupportAll Geared Toward Infrastructure Building • As Defined in Legislation- • Objectives are to: • Enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education [universities] in eligible States to develop, plan, and execute science and engineering research that is competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance; and • Increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that universities in eligible States receive from the Federal Government for science and engineering research. Ultimate Objective is to: Successfully Compete in Full and Open Research Competitions updated 7/05/02, KT

  6. DEPSCoR Eligibility Criteria • Must be a State* • Must have an NSF State EPSCoR Committee • Must meet qualifying formula: • Calculation is run annually - Source for data is the most recent NSF Publication, • Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges and Nonprofit Institutions • Must demonstrate commitment to developing R&D and improving S&E research and education at IHEs Sa < (Na/50)*.6 Where: A States average DoD R&D obligations for last three data years= Sa The National average DoD R&D obligations to IHE for last three data years= Na * Authorization language defines “State” as: State of the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 7-08-02

  7. HI VI PR EPSCoR State Committees AK FY 2005 Competition ME VT NH MT ND SD ID WY DE IA NE NE WV NV KY KS TN SC OK AR NM AL MS LA DoD Eligible DoD Graduate updated 2/25/05 CC

  8. DEPSCoR Funding/Award History Through 2006: Grants $M: $232.8 Awards: 834 Forward Fundedto minimizebudget deviations & ensure objectives

  9. FY06 Competition Summary • 21 of 23 States submitted • 103 Proposals submitted • 5 Proposals per state • $375K minimum per proposal • $1/$2 Cost match required • $12.564 Appropriated, ($11.6M realized) • 25 Proposals funded ($464K avg.) • 4 States received nothing (Planning Grants available)

  10. FY05 Proposal Quality

  11. Growth from DEPSCoR • Strategic Focus by State Committees • Diversify Funding Sources • Substantial Research Outside of Sheltered Competition • Focus • Relevant Research • What is the potential payoff for the Basic Research Project Officer • Quality Proposals • Establish Contacts with the Component Scientists • Blind Proposals are a shot in the dark • Establish Valuable Collaborations • Best available within State/Nation

  12. Sources for DoD Basic Research Funding No single point of entry for DoD Research Funding----Locate all possible interested parties through-- • U.S. Army Research Office • http://www.aro.army.mil/ • Office of Naval Research • http://www.onr.navy.mil/ • Air Force Office of Scientific Research • http://www.afosr.mil/ • DDR&E • https://rdte.osd.mil

  13. Sources of DoD Basic Research Funding

  14. ARO Contacts

  15. Broad Agency Announcements

  16. Office of Naval Research

  17. Doing Business with ONR

  18. ONR Organization: S&T Departments

  19. Sources for DoD Basic Research Funding: AFOSR

  20. Doing Business with AFOSR

  21. Defense Research & Engineering Strategic Initiatives

  22. DDR&E Initiative Budget by Service

  23. Elements of DoD Basic Research Programs • MURI: Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative program • Designed to address large multidisciplinary topic areas representing exceptional opportunities for future DoD applications and technology options • 30 awards/yr Avg award is $1M/yr (3 year effort +2) • Funding - $15-25M/yr • HBCU/MI Infrastructure • By the services and OSD intended to assist developing infrastructure • Funding - ~15-24M/yr, Awards range from $50-500K/yr for 1-4 year efforts

  24. MURI Press Release 2006

  25. HBCU/TCU/HSI and other MIs

  26. Elements of DoD Basic Research Programs • SBIR: Small Business Innovation Research • http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir/ • Funds early stage R&D projects at small technology companies • Projects which serve the DoD need and have the potential for commercialization in private sector and/or military markets • STTR: Science Technology Transfer • http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir/ • Similar to SBIR but funds cooperative R&D projects involving a small business and a research institution to create the effective vehicle for moving research ideas to the market where they can benefit both the private sector and the military.

  27. SBIR & STTR

  28. Elements of DoD Basic Research Programs • Summer Faculty: High School and University Faculty programs http://www.aro.army.mil/research/index.htm • Opportunities for college and university faculty members to perform research at Defense facilities during the summer. Faculty members are competitively selected for placement at laboratories and centers that share their research interests to collaborate on existing technical projects or start new, short term projects. • Young Investigators Program • http://www.onr.navy.mil/sci_tech/industrial/363/yip.asp • The objectives of the Young Investigator Program (YIP) are to attract outstanding new faculty members at institutions of higher education, to support their research, and to encourage their teaching and research careers. Awards of up to $100,000 per year for three years to academic researchers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees on or after 1 November 1998.

  29. Summary • Compelled by Congress • Highly valued by the services • Highly rated research proposals • Responsive to State assessment of needs • Wide funding fluctuations complicate execution • Successful Program

  30. Issues/Concerns • “Centers’ Initiative relative to Principal Investigators • Cost Sharing Possibilities • Evidence of commitment from the states • Could differ between Centers and Principal Investigators • Established researchers directed to DEPSCoR rather than to Core

  31. Back Up Slides BACK UPSLIDES 5-20-97

  32. Active Noise and Vibration Control in High Power Density Gearboxes ARO: Dr. Gary Anderson, AMSRL-RO-EN Tel. (919) 549-4317, E-Mail: anderson@aro.arl.army.mil Objective l Determine the critical factors controlling noise and vibration in helicopter gearboxes (Goal: 15 dB interior noise reduction) - Reduced sound pressure in rotorcraft cabins - Enhanced communication and crew comfort - Increased rotorcraft durability and reliability Budget FY00-03: Army $331K, Non-Gov. $201K Closed-loop Power Re-circulation Gearbox Test System Accomplishments l Developed several on- and off-line control algorithms with accurate mesh frequency estimation capability for driving active control systems l Collaborated with ARL/VTD-Glenn, Sikorsky Aircraft, and Lord Corporation Challenges l Devise attachments for the actuators onto the rotating shaft, so they can move parallel to the shaft & axially l Install slip rings on gear shafts to output gear rotational vibration signals Scientific/Technical Approach l Apply semi-active piezoelectric actuators to control gear shaft torsional coupling dynamics l Use closed loop power re-circulation technology and open loop direct drive concept l Compute sensors and actuator parameters to achieve gear noise and vibration reduction Idaho DEPSCoR BriefingsIdaho DEPSCoR Briefings

  33. AFOSR 30 ARO ARPA BMDO 25 ONR 20 15 10 5 0 AK AL AR ID KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM NV OK PR SC SD VT WV WY DEPSCoR State Awards by Sponsor # DEPSCoR State Awards by Sponsor FY 91- 2002 Number of Awards updated 5/17/02, KT

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