To meet its unique mission of preventing and creating strategic surprise, DARPA has developed multiple pathways for new contributors to work with the Agency. This lesson explores different entry points through which innovators can connect with and contribute to DARPA's mission.

The DARPA Expedited Research Implementation Series (ERIS) Marketplace provides both researchers and government users with a rapid procurement pathway to connect powerful innovations and ideas directly to DARPA PMs and other military organizations. In this lesson, you'll learn key strategies for creating a compelling submission to the ERIS Marketplace.

DARPA works on both unclassified and classified programs. If you’re preparing to work on classified programs at DARPA, understanding Facility Security Clearance (FCL) is an essential first step in handling secure information. This lesson provides an overview of FCLs, how the FCL process works, and tips and resources for completing the FCL package.

Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) are DARPA’s newest funding mechanism. This lesson will guide you through the ARC application process, highlighting common missteps and offering strategies for a successful submission.

DARPA relies on global partnerships with fellow members of the international science and technology ecosystem to achieve its mission. In this module, you will learn more about opportunities for global participants to work with DARPA, helpful hints and tips for members of the international community, and success stories from previous DARPA programs with contributions from organizations outside of the United States.

Becoming a DARPA performer may be the primary avenue that comes to mind when you think of your journey to working with DARPA. But, there are a variety of ways to join the DARPA enterprise, including becoming a program manager, support contractor, Young Faculty Awardee, and DARPA Innovation Fellow. In this module, we’ll explore each of these opportunities in more detail to showcase the variety of ways in which you can bring your expertise, interests, and innovations to DARPA.

When you’re working with research and groundbreaking solutions of DARPA-level magnitude, security may seem like a daunting topic. But, the DARPA Security and Intelligence Directorate (SID) is here to help demystify security concerns and ensure that you can successfully navigate security-related considerations as you conduct your work. In this lesson, you'll learn more about SID, types of DARPA research by security category, and the security resources available at DARPA.