Anticipated Deadline:
August 15, 2025

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AFOSR - Young Investigator Research Program (YIP)

Organization: Air Force Office of Scientific Research

The Air Force YIP supports scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years and show exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research. The objective of this program is to foster creative basic research in science and engineering; enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators; and increase opportunities for the young investigator to recognize the Air Force mission and related challenges in science and engineering.

Award Recipients

  • Jamel Ali, 2022
  • Zhibin Yu, 2016
  • Kunihiko Taira, 2013
  • Kenneth L. Knappenberger, 2010
  • Piyush Kumar, 2010