Description
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.
• Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering.
• 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.
• Typical funding per grant is $50,000 to $3,000,000.
• The amount of the award should generally not exceed the specified limit.
• Awardees have the option to request a no-cost extension for up to an additional 12-months with sufficient justification.
• It is expected that DURIP awards will be completed within the initial 12-month period of performance.