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

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The Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is a financial assistance opportunity provided by the Department of War (DoW), encompassing the Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The program is designed to enhance the research capabilities and STEM education of accredited U.S. institutions of higher education by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment and instrumentation. Awards range from $50,000 to $3,000,000, with total estimated funding for the 12-month period at approximately $28 million. For-profit organizations are ineligible for this funding. Proposals are evaluated based on research capability and need, mission priority to the DoW, and educational potential. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by November 6, 2026, and must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including a 25-page limit for the technical proposal. Eligible awards are expected to be completed within an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of a no-cost extension for an additional 12 months. Compliance requirements include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), adherence to 2 CFR Part 200, and mandatory research security training for all covered individuals. Additionally, the use of specific telecommunications and surveillance equipment from restricted companies is prohibited.

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DoW grants $50k-$3M for US university research equipment; apply by November 6, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Department Of The Army -- Materiel Command

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.

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