R 251538Z JUL 25 MARADMIN 349/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/CY26 DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (SCFP)// REF/A/LTR/CMC MOA/01FEB11// AMPN/REF A IS THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ADDRESSING USMC PARTICIPATION IN THE DARPA SERVICE CHIEFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM// POC1/CHANDLER B. HIRSCH/CTR/MCWL FTO/USMC/TEL: (571)254-7249/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC2/JOHN E. MOORE/CIV/MCWL FTO/USMC/TEL: (571)254-7185/ EMAIL: [email protected]// REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit nominations  for the first half CY26 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency  (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program (SCFP).  The DARPA SCFP  convenes quarterly and lasts approximately 12 weeks.  The intent of this program is to increase the awareness of key Marine Corps  commands of DARPA technology development efforts as well as enhance the professional development of top Marine Corps officers.  Upon  completion of their assignment to the SCFP, Fellows serve as  informal liaisons between DARPA and the Marine Corps based on the  close relationships developed during the program and an enhanced  understanding of the DARPA technology development process.  Previous applicants who applied prior to the CY26 fellowship must submit a  new application in accordance with this MARADMIN.  2.  Background: Marine Corps participation in the formal fellowship program with DARPA was established by the CMC in 2003.  The DARPA  mission, as the central research and development agency for the  Department of Defense, is to maintain U.S. technical superiority  and prevent technological surprise by making pivotal investments  in breakthrough technologies for national security.  At DARPA, more than 100 program managers oversee approximately 250 research and  development programs, such as Liberty Lifter, Cornucopia, and  emerging technologies relevant to the ground, aviation, and enabling communities.  For additional information on DARPA programs, visit  www.darpa.mil. 3.  Description: The DARPA SCFP was established to expose military officers and government civilians to a unique organization whose  mission is to rapidly develop imaginative, innovative, and often  high-risk research ideas.  The SCFP assists DARPA in understanding service needs based on input from the Fellows into DARPA technology development efforts.  The Marine Corps benefits when participants  return to the Marine Corps armed with the knowledge of emerging  technology and contacts made with members from other services,  government agencies, and DARPA program managers.  SCFP members also have the opportunity to choose focus areas for deeper exploration while participating in the program. 3.a.  Location: Arlington, Virginia 3.b.  SCFP Dates: 3.b.3.  QTR 1: 12 JAN – 1 APR 26 3.b.4.  QTR 2:  6 APR – 24 JUN 26 4.  Eligibility:  4.a.  Rank/MOS: Active duty majors and lieutenant colonels in all  MOS are eligible to apply.  Captains who are major-selects may apply but should be projected to promote prior to attendance.  Civilian  personnel (GS14/GS15) may be nominated, but priority will generally  be given to active duty personnel. 4.b.  Experience: All applicants should be considered highly  competitive for promotion.  MOS credibility and recent operational  experience are beneficial. 4.c.  Education: All applicants must possess a minimum of a  Bachelor’s degree.  Competitive applicants will have both a strong  academic and operational background. 4.d.  Security Clearance: A secret or higher clearance is required for all applicants.  4.e.  Utilization Tour: There is no formal utilization tour required for this program. 4.f.  Applicants should not anticipate resignation or retirement  within three years of completing the program. 4.g.  Applicants requesting selection for a quarter following their  expected rotation date will not be considered without prior  coordination with their monitor and approval from their receiving  command. 5.  Submission Process:  5.a.  Applications will be submitted via AA form (NAVMC 10274),  and all supporting documentation is to be included as enclosures.  Completed applications are to be sent electronically to the POC(s)  listed on this message. 5.b.  Instructions for AA Form: 5.b.1. Block 7, To:  Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Attn: Future Technology Office 1000 Corporate Drive Suite 200 Stafford VA 22554 5.b.2.  Block 8, Subject: DARPA Service Chiefs Fellowship Program Application 5.b.3.  Block 11, Enclosures:  5.b.3.a.  Military Biography. 5.b.3.b.  Undergraduate Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted, but official transcripts may be requested following  selection. 5.b.3.c.  Graduate Transcripts (if applicable). Unofficial  transcripts will be accepted, but official transcripts may be  requested following selection. 5.b.3.d.  DAU Transcripts (if applicable). 5.b.4.  Block 12, Supplemental Information:  5.b.4.a.  Personal statement regarding desire and motivation for participating in the SCFP. 5.b.4.b.  Up to three focus areas of interest. Examples include  unmanned systems, technology-enabled squads, or electromagnetic  spectrum operations. 5.b.4.c.  Requested quarter(s) for selection consideration. List requested quarter(s) in order of preference. 5.b.4.d.  Primary and secondary MOS. 5.b.4.e.  Current assignment, MCC, rotation date. 5.b.4.f.  Current security clearance level, adjudication date. 5.b.4.g.  Deployment History. 5.b.4.h.  Key Billets (Company Commander, Division Head, Battalion  Operations Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, or equivalent). 5.b.4.i.  Degree type, year, and university. 5.b.4.j.  Contact phone and e-mail address. 5.b.4.k.  The following statement must be included: “I do not  anticipate resigning or retiring within three years of program  completion.” 5.c.  Endorsement from first colonel, or higher, in chain of command is required. 6.  Submission Deadline: 6.a.  1 October 2025 6.b.  The submission deadline is the same for all CY26 DSCFP  quarters. Applicants are encouraged to select both quarters to  increase their selection opportunity. 6.c.  Following the submission deadline, additional packages may be accepted on a space-available basis. 6.d.  A semi-annual selection board will be held to select DARPA  SCFP nominees and alternates. Selected applicants will be announced via MARADMIN. 7.  Coordinating instructions:  7.a.  All costs associated with the SCFP will be funded by DARPA.   For Marines traveling from outside the national capital region,  DARPA will provide billeting, per diem, and travel costs. Marines  within the national capital region will be reimbursed for mileage  between their command and the agency, as well as any additional  travel costs required by the program. 7.b.  SCFP participants will receive a non-observed, academic  fitness report from DARPA for the period. 8.  This MARADMIN is applicable to Active Duty Marine Officers and Officers on Active Reserve Status. 9.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//