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.

Teaming up with other organizations to collaborate on DARPA programs offers an important opportunity to maximize each of your individual strengths to build groundbreaking new capabilities for national security. This lesson explores various types of teaming, as well as tips and strategies for building strong and effective teams.

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.

Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) are an important mechanism for DARPA to solicit innovative solutions and ideas from industry, academia, and other organizations. Throughout this module, we will delve into the purpose and structure of BAAs, the key components of a BAA, the difference between Office-Wide and Program-Specific BAAs, and the process of responding to a BAA.

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.