Math & Physical Sciences

Washington Update - September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Lewis-Burke Analysis of the Federal Economic Development and Commercialization Landscape Agency Update: DOE Planning Next Phase of Commercialization Programs to Support Energy Startups and Small Businesses Funding Opportunity: AFOSR Releases FY 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)...

Funding Opportunity: AFOSR Releases FY 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)

September 9, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has released its fiscal year (FY) 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) for the Young Investigator Program (YIP). This annual program provides early-career university faculty, scientists, and engineers who have shown exceptional promise in conducting basic research the opportunity to work with the Air Force and Space Force to advance its research and...

Engagement Opportunity: Lewis-Burke Associates Event “Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow: Innovative Workforce Development in Advanced Manufacturing”

September 4, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

The Lewis-Burke Associates Workforce Practice Group is excited to convene thought leaders in advanced manufacturing and workforce development for a webinar on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET to discuss innovative approaches to preparing individuals for well-paying careers in the sector. The conversation will explore the federal role in supporting education and training opportunities in emerging technology career fields, including connections to national security and economic development priorities.

During this one-hour webinar, attendees will hear from...

Policy Update: Executive Order Establishing a U.S. Space Academy

September 1, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

On August 28, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) seeking to establish a U.S. Space Academy. As currently envisioned, this Academy would be led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and provide tuition-free technical education designed to develop a continuous professional...

Funding Opportunity: Bureau of Reclamation Desalination and Water Purification Research Program

August 28, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

The Bureau of Reclamation’s Desalination and Water Purification Research Program funding opportunity. This is a recurring program, although the last competition was in 2024.

The program is focused on developing and demonstrating innovative technologies that can increase water supplies by reducing the costs, energy requirements, and environmental impacts and other...

Washington Update - August 13, 2026

August 13, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: HHS Announces Changes to GRAS Designations and Proposes Federal Definition of UPFs Funding Opportunity: State Department Issues "Project Constellation" Solicitation, Focuses on Space Diplomacy and Artemis Accords (This is a limited submission opportunity. The campus...

Funding Opportunity: NSF Releases NOFOs for Core Research, FY26 Expeditions, & New EFRI Solicitations

August 19, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC
On August 17, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced 10 new notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) for core research programs along with several specific solicitations for larger programs. The announcement stated that NSF plans to provide $1.5 billion for foundational research across science and engineering. These new funding releases follow NSF's new vision for research funding, which aims to reduce the overall number of solicitations from the agency and adopt a...

Funding Opportunity: ONR Releases FY 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)

August 19, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) released its fiscal year (FY) 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) for the Young Investigator Program (YIP). This highly competitive program supports early-career university faculty by providing multi-year research grants and a pathway into the Navy’s research enterprise. ONR YIP is especially interested in highly innovative individuals who can contribute to national security and warfighter capabilities, with the potential for sustained, long-term support throughout their academic careers. Unlike previous solicitations which focused...

Washington Update - July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: HHS Issues Dangerous Gain of Function Policy Agency Update: Several U.S. Agencies Announce Initiatives to Partner on the Genesis Mission Funding Opportunity: Department of Defense Releases FY 2027 DURIP Solicitations Funding Opportunity: Large Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunity: U.S. Wildland Fire Service Releases FY27 Joint Fire...

Large Federal R&D Funding Opportunities

July 30, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke's Large Federal R&D Funding Opportunities memo provides an overview of major funding opportunities for federal agencies, changes to their funding approaches, and updates on timing and outlook for longtime center programs where intel is available. Please note that there is significant uncertainty in timing of many opportunities within agencies, and new opportunities are increasingly issued with quick turnaround times. The report also includes “...