Description
The Department of War (DoW) is soliciting proposals for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). The program aims to provide equipment and instrumentation to enhance research-related education in areas of interest and priority to the DoW. Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering. Proposals should address the impact of the equipment or instrumentation on the institution's ability to educate students through research in disciplines important to DoW missions.
• The program is open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering.
• University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to participate in this competition.
• Federally Funded Research and Development Centers are not eligible to participate.
• The total amount of funding for the 12 months available for grants resulting from this DURIP NOFO is estimated to be approximately $28 million dollars.
• DURIP awards are contingent on availability of funds and the scope of the proposed acquisition and intended research and education.
• Typical funding per grant is $50,000 to $3,000,000.