CY26 DARPA Service Chiefs Fellowship Program (DSCFP) Selection Results

1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the 
selection board results for the second half CY26 Defense Advanced 
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Service Chiefs Fellowship Program 
(SCFP). The DARPA SCFP (DSCFP) convenes quarterly and lasts 
approximately 12 weeks.  The purpose of the fellowship is to 
familiarize Marines with DARPA's functions and efforts as the 
Department of War's advanced Science and Technologies (S&T) 
organization in order to stimulate innovative improvements in the 
Corps, and to facilitate experimentation and transition of novel 
capabilities into the fleet.  Upon completion of their assignment to
the DSCFP, fellows serve as informal liaisons between DARPA and the
services based on the close relationships developed during the 
program and an enhanced understanding of the DARPA technology 
development process.
2.  Selection to the second half CY26 DSCFP was extraordinarily 
competitive with a large number of highly qualified applicants.  
Considerations included program objectives, operational experience, 
academic background, MOS diversity, and current assignment.  Primary
and alternate candidates are identified.  Those not selected are 
encouraged to reapply in the future.  Selectees should contact the 
listed MARADMIN POCs via email to confirm their availability.
3.  Primary Selectees:
    Last          Initials     Rank      MOS    MCC    QTR
    Walaski         J.R.       LtCol     0302   1F1    3RD
    Hall            G.A.       Maj       1707   TSR    3RD
    Kanode          K.B.       Maj       7566   ITC    4TH
    Dobson          A.J.       Maj       8059   NLC    4TH
 
4.  Alternates:  ALPHABETICAL
    Last        Initials        Rank    MOS     MCC
    Center         A.J.         Maj     0302    NBM
    Romagnoli      E.M.         LtCol   7513    007    
    
5.  Course Details:
5.a. Location:  Arlington, Virginia
5.b. 2nd half DSCFP Dates:
5.b.1.  QTR 3: 29 JUN – 16 SEP 26
5.b.2.  QTR 4: 21 SEP – 16 DEC 26
6.  Coordinating Instructions:
6.a.  Selectees will be contacted by DARPA via separate 
correspondence approximately four to six weeks prior to the start of
their respective programs.  If your contact information changes, 
please notify the POCs in this MARADMIN.
6.b.  All costs and TAD orders associated with the DSCFP 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.
6.c.  DSCFP participants will receive an academic fitness report for
the period as well as a letter from the DARPA director highlighting
their time spent at the agency.
6.d.  Alternates will be contacted on a space available basis.
7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin, Deputy
Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.