Request a New Arroyo Study

The RAND Arroyo Center is the United States Army's only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for studies and analysis. An Army organization can initiate an Arroyo research project in one of two ways: as part of the annual core research program or as a sponsor-funded add-on project.

Core Research

Arroyo's core research agenda is set each fiscal year in consultation with the Arroyo Center Policy Committee, which is composed of senior civilian and uniformed leaders from the U.S. Army.

The Add-On Project Process

Add-on projects are begun throughout the fiscal year at the request of U.S. Army sponsors.

Potential sponsors should reach out directly to the relevant Arroyo Program Director. If you are uncertain which director to contact, reach out to Jocelyn Maciol, director of operations for RAND Arroyo Center, for assistance.

Beginning an Add-On Project

The process of launching an add-on project begins when the potential sponsor and and Arroyo work together to draft a project description. From there, the steps are that:

1) Arroyo prepares a budget.

2) Arroyo prepares a formal proposal package that includes:

  • Final project description
  • Detailed cost proposal

3) Arroyo delivers proposal package via PDF e-mail attachment to:

  • Action officer
  • Arroyo Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
  • Army Studies Program Management Office

4) After review and agreement with the proposed work and cost estimate, the sponsoring organization submits the following documents:

  • Signed project description. PDF proposal package contains the project description with signature blocks for the Arroyo director, project sponsor, and COR.
  • Justification form for using FFRDC