The Acquisition Research Program (ARP) provides applied research in acquisition sciences,
hones the professional education of the next generation of defense acquisition innovators, and
forges connections with acquisition thought leaders --
enhancing the operational effectiveness of the U.S. Naval and Joint Forces.

 
ARP collaborates with sponsors in the Navy and DoD as well as NPS' Department of Defense Management.
Together, we connect students and faculty to the larger defense acquisition and innovation community.

Student Program

 ARP supports hundreds of students every year completing research and degree programs in NPS' Department of Defense Management. 

Sponsors

ARP works closely with sponsors including the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RDA), Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems, and the Navy's Director of Acquisition Talent Management.
 

Annual Symposium

Each May,  ARP organizes the Acquisition Research Symposium, which features top acquisition leaders in the Departments of the Navy and Defense plus industry experts and some of the best acquisition researchers.