National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)
This grant funds Mississippi State University to establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence by carrying out RDT&E tasks in workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for DoW leadership.
RESTRICTED TO: SINGLE NAMED INSTITUTION
⚑ Only Mississippi State University may apply; no other applications will be considered. · FY26 grant agreement with a 2031-08-19 close date.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 5 none | limited competition — a named institution holds this |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | not openly competed |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 5 none | limited competition — a named institution holds this |
Description
Under this FY26 grant agreement, academic partners will establish the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) by executing RDT&E tasks across the following four pillars: workforce development, applied research infrastructure, collaborative networks, and strategic analysis for DoW leadership.
Eligibility
The only eligible applicant is the Mississippi State University; no other applications will be considered.
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Jonathan Bertsch Grantor <jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil>
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