Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction
Fundamental research grants or cooperative agreements supporting research on countering weapons of mass destruction for eligible applicants under the DTRA BAA.
⚑ BAA with topic-specific white-paper preapplication requirement for Topics B1-B6; white papers due 2026-03-02 11:59 PM EST · Check Section 3 eligibility in the full BAA for any limits or exclusions · Award ceiling listed as $0 in the notice
This is a broad DTRA basic-research BAA centered on counter-WMD topics that are typically hard science, materials, biomedical, or computing-heavy. IPPRA’s team works on public risk perception, warning communication, energy/nuclear acceptance, and security attitudes, so there is only a loose national-security adjacency rather than a clear PI-level fit.
JUDGED AGAINST THE ROSTER'S PUBLICATION DOSSIER · GPT-5.4-MINI · 2026-07-07
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds basic research |
| IPPRA | 58 good | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is minor; funds basic research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026**
This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT) EST ON 2 MARCH 2026. White papers may not be considered if they are received after this deadline.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the BAA in its entirety. **Please note that ALL general correspondence for this BAA must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil
Thrust Area-specific correspondence must be sent to dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil
Eligibility
See Section 3. “Eligibility Information”, of the BAA for full Eligibility Requirements.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: samuel D Jensen Grantor <dtra.belvoir.rd.mbx.rd-cb-frbaa25-34-a@mail.mil>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Department of Defense (BAA-style) conventions SEE A DOD EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Department of Defense (BAA-style)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.