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Minerva Research Initiative - University Research

The Minerva Research Initiative is seeking research proposals in social sciences that are significant to U.S. national security. It aims to bridge the Department of Defense with the social sciences community by supporting multidisciplinary projects worldwide. The initiative focuses on eight research topics: societal cohesion during crises, societal resilience, adaptation to climate, food, and …

Source

Agency: Washington Headquarters Services

Program: SBIR

Award

Award Ceiling: $25M

Award Floor: $1M

Funding Amount: $25M

Total Awards Given 15

Dates

Opportunity Released: December 7, 2023

Open for Submission: December 7, 2023

Submission Deadline: May 7, 2024

Application Window Closes: May 7, 2024

Keywords

Minerva Research Initiative

U.S. national security

social sciences

Department of Defense

multidisciplinary projects

societal cohesion

societal resilience

technological change

climate adaptation

radicalization

deterrence

war termination.

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