Events - Naval Research Program

Important Dates

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CY20 Topic Submission & Review Cycle Dates:
- View Now: Virtual IREF Submission Process Brief
- 21-23 Apr: Virtual Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 20
- 26 Apr: Topic Submission for FY22 Cycle Opened
- 20 May: Deadline for Faculty to Submit an IREF for FY21 Funding Consideration
- 27 May: Deadline for Dean/Supervisor to Approve/Disapprove FY21 IREFs
- 03 Jun: Deadline for Research Topic Sponsor to Approve/Disapprove FY21 IREFs
- 08 Jun: NRP Distributes IREF Package to Topic Sponsor Leads for Review & Prioritization
- 08 Jul: Deadline for Topic Sponsor Leads to Submit FY21 IREF Prioritization to the NRP
- 22 Jul (tentative): FY21 joint Navy and Marine Topics Review Board (TRB) Meeting
- 29 Jul: NRP Distributes FY21 IREF Package to N10 for BA6 Funding Applicability Review
- 31 Jul: Review Board FY21 Research Candidate PIs Selection Results Notification
- 04 Sep: Deadline for N10 to Review FY21 IREFs for BA6 Funding Applicability
- 30 Sep: Deadline for PIs to complete Quarterly Interim Progress Review (IPR)
- 23 Sep: Deadline for FY21 Candidate PIs to Submit Research Proposal Packages
- 01 Oct: Deadline for FY21 PIs to Complete Required Annual NPS PI Training
- 14 Oct: Deadline for PIs to Submit FY20 NRP End of Project Deliverables*
- TBD (Oct): FY21 Funded Projects Earliest Start Date (Accounts Setup)
- 31 Dec: Deadline for PIs to complete Quarterly Interim Progress Review (IPR)

Events: Upcoming Events

Current & Upcoming Events

Submitting an Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF) for FY21 Info Session

The IREF is used by NPS faculty PIs to submit a preliminary proposed research Statement of Work (SOW) for Naval Research Program (NRP) research topics. Prior to, during and following the Naval Research Working Group (NRWG), faculty and students work with Topic Sponsors to scope proposed projects, and then submit an IREF for topics they wish to research. Discussions with the Topic Sponsor is strongly encouraged. FY21 submission deadline is 20 MAY.

All NPS faculty and students are invited to attend. Repeating sessions are scheduled covering the same content.

When: Asynchronous Video - Watch Now!

Quick Reference Guide (QRG): Submit an Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF)

Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 20: April 21-23, 2020

NPS will host the upcoming Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 20 aboard the Monterey campus. This annual activity is an essential element in the success of the NPS Naval Research Program, as envisioned by the Secretary of the Navy. The forum allows sponsors to communicate, review, validate, and recommend topics for NPS research.

Past Events