2025 DoD IHE Opportunities Workshop & Intern Symposium Downloadable Presentations Now Available
The presentation files from the 2025 Department of Defense (DoD) Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) Opportunities Workshop and Intern Symposium—held July 10–11 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA—are now available for download.
This two-day event brought together students, faculty, and institutional leaders to explore DoD-supported research, internships, fellowships, and strategic funding opportunities. The presentations highlight key insights from DoD program staff, agency representatives, and academic partners, with a focus on building institutional capacity, aligning with DoD priorities, and strengthening national security-relevant research.
Use the links below to access PDF versions of the presentations shared during the event.
Services’ Funding Opportunities – Army, Navy, and Air Force
Panelists:
Travis King
Director for Basic Research and STEM Outreach, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research & Technology)
Anthony C. Smith Sr.
Director of the Navy’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions Programs at the Office of Naval Research
LaShauna Evans
Program Manager, National Science Portal, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Introduction to DARPAConnect and DARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
Jennifer Thabet
Program Director, DARPA Small Business Program Office