Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

The Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), solicitation N0001426SF003, is a funding opportunity provided by the Department of War (DoW) through the Office of Naval Research, Army Research Office, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research. With approximately 28 million dollars available, the program provides grants and cooperative agreements to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education for the acquisition of research equipment and instrumentation. The primary objective is to support unclassified basic research and enhance STEM workforce development in disciplines critical to DoW missions. Proposals must specifically address how the requested equipment will improve the institution's ability to educate future scientists and engineers through research. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by November 6, 2026, and must adhere to a 25-page limit for the technical proposal. Evaluation is based equally on three criteria: research impact, mission priority, and educational potential. Mandatory submission requirements include SF-424 forms, an itemized budget, and certifications regarding research protection and foreign influence, specifically prohibiting participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Additionally, the use of telecommunications or surveillance equipment from restricted entities such as Hikvision, Dahua, and Hytera is prohibited. All proposals must align with FY 2027 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities and relevant Executive Orders regarding federal grantmaking and scientific standards.