Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS)
DARPA - Defense Sciences Office · Opportunity number HR001126S0008
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 29, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | HR001126S0008 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DARPA - Defense Sciences Office Department of Defense |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 12.910 |
| Posted | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 28, 2026 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement, Other |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | May 29, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 12.910 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 20, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.910 | 1 | $84,583,255 | $84,583,255 |
| 2025 | 12.910 | 1 | $84,583,255 | $84,583,255 |
| 2024 | 12.910 | 1 | $84,583,255 | $84,583,255 |
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