Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 18 S 0007
The Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Pilot Program was a U.S. Department of Defense funding opportunity run through the Department of the Army, Materiel Command, designed to support basic research collaborations between universities in the United States and universities in the United Kingdom. The central idea was to fund science and engineering research that comes specifically from interactive, joint work between the two countries, where each side brings different strengths, tools, and perspectives. The program was framed around research topics that matter to both the U.S. DoD and the U.K. Ministry of Defense, with an emphasis on accelerating progress by deliberately pairing complementary expertise across the two academic systems.
For this pilot call, the technical focus was artificial intelligence and collaborative decision making, especially in the context of human-machine teaming. Rather than stopping at systems that help people interpret data or coordinate understanding (often described as human-machine sensemaking), the program sought research that pushes into true collaborative decision making, where the machine is not just a tool or a recommender but a partner that can participate in the decision process. The stated vision was a mixed team in which humans and technology operate effectively as a single unit, and the machine behaves as an equal team member that can reason at a level comparable to its human teammates. In practical terms, that implies AI approaches that can share intent, interpret context, handle uncertainty, communicate rationales, adapt to teammates, and contribute to joint planning and choices rather than merely producing outputs for a human to accept or reject.
Administratively, the opportunity was a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number W911NF 18 S 0007) listed under CFDA 12.431 and categorized under science and technology and other research and development. It was created May 18, 2018, and the solicitation closed on July 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM local time in Durham, North Carolina. The program anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000, indicating an intent to fund one substantial, flagship collaborative effort rather than multiple smaller projects. Eligibility was described broadly as "Others" with clarification to be provided in an additional eligibility section, but the core requirement emphasized by the synopsis was that the work must be an interactive collaboration between U.S. and U.K. institutions of higher education.
Overall, BARI positioned itself as a focused, high-value pilot investment meant to strengthen U.S.-U.K. academic ties while advancing defense-relevant foundational AI research. The expected outcome was not a near-term product, but basic research progress that materially improves how humans and AI systems can work together as genuine teammates, especially in settings where shared understanding must translate into shared decisions.Apply for W911NF 18 S 0007
- The Department of Defense, Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Pilot Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.431.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 06, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Pilot Program?
The Bilateral Academic Research Initiative (BARI) Pilot Program was a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) funding opportunity run through the Department of the Army, Materiel Command. It was designed to support basic research collaborations specifically between universities in the United States and universities in the United Kingdom.
What is the main goal of the BARI Pilot Program?
The main goal was to fund science and engineering research that comes from interactive, joint work between U.S. and U.K. academic teams. The program emphasized pairing complementary strengths, tools, and perspectives across the two countries to accelerate research progress on topics relevant to both the U.S. DoD and the U.K. Ministry of Defense.
What technical area did this pilot call focus on?
This pilot call focused on artificial intelligence and collaborative decision making, particularly in the context of human-machine teaming.
How does the program distinguish "collaborative decision making" from "human-machine sensemaking"?
The program looked beyond systems that primarily support interpretation of information or coordination of understanding (often described as human-machine sensemaking). It sought research that advances true collaborative decision making, where the machine participates directly in the decision process as a partner, not just as a tool that generates recommendations.
What kind of human-machine teaming vision did BARI describe?
The stated vision was a mixed team in which humans and technology operate effectively as a single unit, with the machine behaving as an equal team member. This implies AI that can reason at a level comparable to human teammates and contribute meaningfully to joint planning and decisions.
What capabilities did the solicitation imply are important for AI "teammates"?
In practical terms, the description implies AI approaches that can share intent, interpret context, handle uncertainty, communicate rationales, adapt to teammates, and contribute to joint planning and choices rather than merely producing outputs for a human to accept or reject.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or product development?
It was positioned as a basic research investment. The expected outcome was not a near-term product, but foundational research progress that improves how humans and AI systems work together as genuine teammates, especially when shared understanding must translate into shared decisions.
Who sponsored and administered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was a U.S. Department of Defense funding opportunity administered through the Department of the Army, Materiel Command.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was W911NF 18 S 0007.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 12.431.
How was the opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on May 18, 2018. The solicitation closed on July 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM local time in Durham, North Carolina.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making a single award, suggesting an intent to fund one substantial, flagship collaborative effort rather than multiple smaller projects.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $3,000,000.
What type of funding mechanism was this?
It was described as a discretionary grant program.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in an eligibility section. However, the core requirement emphasized in the synopsis was that the work must be an interactive collaboration between U.S. and U.K. institutions of higher education.
Does the program require collaboration between U.S. and U.K. universities?
Yes. The central premise of the program was interactive, joint research performed collaboratively by universities in the United States and universities in the United Kingdom.
What is meant by an "interactive" collaboration in this context?
Based on the program description, "interactive" indicates the research should arise from deliberate, joint work where each side contributes distinct strengths and perspectives, rather than parallel efforts that are merely loosely connected.
Why did the program emphasize U.S.-U.K. pairing of expertise?
The program aimed to accelerate progress by deliberately pairing complementary expertise across the two academic systems and to strengthen U.S.-U.K. academic ties while advancing defense-relevant foundational AI research.
What broader defense relevance did BARI emphasize?
BARI framed its topics around research areas that matter to both the U.S. DoD and the U.K. Ministry of Defense, with the pilot emphasizing foundational AI approaches to enable more effective human-AI teaming in decision-focused settings.
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