Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems
Summary
DARPA's Defense Sciences Office issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA HR001126S0008) soliciting innovative proposals for data-informed development of generalizable models and principles for aeronautical design and optimal control of turbulent systems. The solicitation seeks approaches enabling revolutionary advances rather than evolutionary improvements. Proposals are due May 20, 2026.
What changed
DARPA AutoDIDACTS BAA seeks research proposals for developing generalizable models and principles for aeronautical design and control of turbulent systems. The program excludes research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to existing state of practice, focusing instead on revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. The solicitation is open to all responsible sources capable of meeting government needs.
Interested researchers and institutions should prepare proposals addressing data-informed development approaches for turbulent systems modeling and optimal control. The solicitation includes multiple attachments with proposal templates and instructions. While no specific funding amount is stated, this represents a competitive research funding opportunity within the defense sciences domain.
What to do next
- Review BAA HR001126S0008 and proposal templates
- Prepare technical and cost proposals per Attachment D and E instructions
- Submit proposals by May 20, 2026 deadline
Source document (simplified)
Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS)
Agency: DARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Assistance Listings: 12.910 -- Research and Technology Development
Last Updated: April 1, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals for the data-informed development of generalizable models and principles for aeronautical design and the optimal control of turbulent systems. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
BAA Coordinator
AutoDIDACTS@darpa.mil
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HR001126S0008.pdf | HR001126S0008.pdf | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| ModelCAandExhibitsA-E__1.21.26.docx | Model Cooperative Agreement | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentAAbstractSummarySide_Template.pptx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment A. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentBAbstractInstructionsand_Template.docx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment B. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentCProposalSummarySlide_Template.pptx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment C. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentDProposalInstructionsandVolumeITemplateTechnicaland_Management.docx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment D. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentEProposalInstructionsandVolumeIITemplate_Cost.docx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment E. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentFDARPACostProposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment F. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentHAssociateContractorsAgreement.docx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment H. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| AttachmentGModelOtherTransactionforResearch_Agreement.docx | AutoDIDACTS Attachment G. | Apr 1, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
SAM.gov Contract Opportunities
Closing: May 20, 2026
See Full Announcement for details.
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Funding opportunity number:
HR001126S0008
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Other
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Science technology and other research and development
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History
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Posted date:
April 1, 2026
Archive date:
June 19, 2026
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