Aeronautical Sciences

Program Description

This portfolio covers a wide range of fundamental science problems under the heading of Aeronautical Sciences. Aeronautical Sciences covers any and all technology associated with enabling flight in air or that leads to a greater understanding of sciences therein. There are three main sub-areas of research focus within this program: 1) Aerodynamics, which covers fundamental science associated with the motion of air (or fluid), particularly when interacting with a body, and for which the relevant challenges in this area include hypersonics, flow physics for control, unsteady and low Reynolds number aerodynamics, boundary layer physics (especially transition), and fluid-structure interaction; 2) Air Vehicle Sciences, which deals with sciences associated with the air vehicle configuration, operation, and/or structures which can lead to increases in performance or agility; and 3) Air Breathing Propulsion, which covers fundamental research associated with all aspects of air-breathing propulsion, including improved performance of conventional engines and enabling capabilities for supersonic combustion engines.

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About EOARD
Established in 1952, the mission of the European Office of Aerospace Research & Development (office symbol: AFRL/AFOSR/IOE) is to discover, shape, and champion fundamental research of profound scientific impact and Air Force relevance.  Located in London, our area of engagement includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and former Soviet states.  EOARD provides direct financial support (and support on behalf of other AF and DoD funding agencies) for innovative international science, primarily through research grants.  In addition, we support technical exchanges and visiting scientists to foster collaborations between leading researchers and the Air Force research community.  (Contact a Program Officer or eoard.orgbox@us.af.mil.)

Information for Prospective Grantees/Contractors
Interested in AFOSR or EOARD funding for your innovative research ideas?  Here’s how to get started!

• Submit a white paper 
• Register/validate your institution to receive US federal funds

Information for Current Grantees/Contractors
Already working with EOARD?  Here’s what you need to know!

• Submit interim reports and other progress updates
• Request a modification to your grant (extensions, admin changes, additional funding, subcontractors, etc.)
• Update banking information for electronic payments
• Submit final report and required forms to close a research grant
• Complete required actions to close a conference support grant

Information for Windows on Science (WOS)
In addition to support of research grants and technical exchanges, we provide travel funding for foreign scientists to present and discuss their research with interested AF/DoD parties.  See WOS information and forms to learn more.

Program Officer

Dr. Russell Cummings
eoard.aer@us.af.mil