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.
Active-duty Service Members Dates
Updated Feb. 24, 2026
2026
January 12 – April 1 | Winter
April 6 – June 24 | Spring
June 29 – September 16 | Summer
September 21 – December 16 | Fall
2027
January 11 - March 31 | Winter
April 5 - June 23 | Spring
June 28 - September 15 | Summer
September 20 - December 15 | 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
Hear from Former Fellows
Former Service Chiefs Fellows share their unique insights and perspectives from their experiences at DARPA.
View the full playlist by clicking the icon in the top right corner of this video.
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.
