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AFOSR: INTERNATIONAL - AOARD - DOING BUSINESS
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Doing Business with AOARD
The programs of AOARD include making professional visits and personal contacts to identify and understand current and planned R&D programs; arranging for exchange visits between Air Force and overseas scientists and engineers; promoting quality science and scientific interchange by providing support to workshops and conferences; and generating and monitoring contracts and grants between the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) R&D organizations and overseas laboratories.
Science Liaison Visits
Through professional visits to university, government, and industrial R&D organizations and participation in scientific and technical meetings, AOARD members identify areas of mutual interest and compatibility. Personal contact is often the initial step towards establishing a mutually beneficial exchange program between the Air Force R&D community and overseas organizations..
Conference Support Program (CSP)
AOARD promotes technical interchange by supporting conferences and workshops in Asia and the Pacific Rim Region on topics of interest to the Air Force Research Laboratory. Proposed conferences and symposia should be beneficial to the S&T communities of both the U.S. and Asia. Proposals which emphasize participation of the Air Force Research Laboratory are highly encouraged. Conference funding support can be provided for stand-alone events such as workshops or small conferences or for an individual session or symposia within a larger conference.
To apply for Conference Support, fill out the information in this form and return it to your AOARD program manager or the AOARD Technical Director.
Window-on-Science Program (WOS)
AOARD facilitates many technical interchange opportunities through our travel grant program called "Window-on-Science." Travel grants are provided to researchers from Asia, Australia or New Zealand to visit Air Force research organizations such as AFRL or AFOSR. Visits under this program are typically short term (3-10 days). The lead time required arranging a WOS visit is normally 45 days. The WOS visitor agrees to travel to the US, delivers a seminar, and engage in technical discussions with Air Force laboratory scientists. Upon return, the visitor will submit a written report describing the visit. The grant is paid upon receipt of the visit report. The grant is for a fixed dollar value, not for reimbursement of travel expenses. Travel may be combined with non-WOS visits and the researcher is free to combine this grant with other travel support from other organizations.
To apply for a WOS grant, fill out the information in this form and return it to your AOARD program manager or the AOARD Technical Director.
R&D Contract
AOARD accepts research proposals from scientists, universities and research institutions in Pacific Rim Countries and surrounding areas, in response to a general solicitation called AFOSR Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs). AOARD Program Managers review the research proposal, and coordinates evaluation, approval and grant award.
To apply for a R&D Grant, please discuss your proposal with your AOARD program manager. If you don't know who your program manager is, contact the AOARD Technical Director.
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