2025 DoD Basic Research Conference
The 2025 DoD Basic Research Conference aims to showcase groundbreaking research, facilitate collaboration, and inform researchers about opportunities in basic research. The conference is a multi-day event featuring breakout sessions on over 15 topics. The conference is an extension of the Laboratory University Collaboration Initiative (LUCI), established in 2016 to foster collaboration between DoD laboratory researchers and academic researchers from the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship and Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative programs. The LUCI program has successfully improved exchange between basic researchers across DoD laboratories. Presenters and attendees will primarily be from the Services.
The conference will feature:
- Oral presentations, panel discussions, and poster presentations
- Networking mixers and opportunities to connect with colleagues and leaders.
- A focus on specific technical areas relevant to the DoD research enterprise and critical defense community issues
Please keep in mind these key dates below
Abstract Submission Deadline- April 23, 2025
Abstract Review and Notification- June 1, 2025
Open Registration- June 1, 2025
DBRC- August 5-8, 2025
Click here for more information: FY26 LUCI Funding Opportunity Info Session
Check out the FY25 Winners here: FY25 LUCI Awardee Announcement
Finally, see the Call for Abstracts: 2025 DoD Basic Research Conference
We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 DoD Basic Research Conference!
The Basic Research Conference Planning Committee:
Dr. Maureen Erinne Kperogi- Basic Research Office
Dr. Dashiell Vitullo- Army Research Laboratory
Dr. Chase Ellis- Naval Research Laboratory
Dr. Luke Baldwin- Air Force Research Lab
Dr. Mahesh Neupane- Army Research Laboratory