The Service Chiefs Fellowship Program allows outstanding service members to immerse themselves in our world of innovative science and technology research.
Participants gain an understanding of DARPA’s mission and our unique approach to ensuring the U.S. maintains the advantage of technological surprise. They also get to delve into specific areas of scientific interest to them and their respective service branch.
For active-duty participants, the fellowship lasts 12 weeks.
After completing the program, Fellows serve as informal liaisons, bolstering the vital link between DARPA technology and the battlefield of tomorrow.
Dates for active-duty service members
Updated 18 April 2025
2025
- 7 April - 2 July
- 14 July - 1 October
- 6 October - 19 December
2026
- 12 January – 1 April 202 | Winter
- 6 April – 24 June | Spring
- 29 June – 16 September | Summer
- 21 September – 16 December | Fall
Take the first step
For interested candidates, the path to becoming a Service Chiefs' Fellow begins within your branch:
- Air Force
Log on to MyFSS and access the Active Duty: Personnel Services Delivery Memorandums (PSDM) home page - Army
Refer to the Army Human Resources Command Broadening Opportunities Program - Marine Corps
See the semi-annual MARADMIN - Navy
Contact your Navy detailer at Navy Personnel Command working with the PERS-440 Branch Head - Space Force
Contact the Enterprise Talent Management Office
Calling all SCFP Alumni
If you are an alum of the DARPA Service Chiefs’ Fellowship Program and want to stay connected to DARPA and your fellow SCFP alumni, reach out to SCPAlumni@darpa.mil and provide your contact information. We will get back to you with details on how to sign up to receive the SCFP Alumni Newsletter and stay up to date on SCFP alumni news and events such as alumni reunions.
Note: This is not an information collection, and participation is voluntary. Providing your contact information means you consent to its sharing and use for the purposes stated. This announcement applies to Service Chiefs’ Fellowship Program Alumni only.