Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). The program provides funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation to enhance research-related education in areas of interest and priority to the DoD. Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering. The program aims to improve the capabilities of these institutions to conduct research and educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense.
• The total amount of funding for the 12 months available for grants resulting from this DURIP NOFO is estimated to be approximately $34 million dollars pending appropriations.
• Typical funding per grant is $50,000 to $3,000,000.
• Awards will take the form of grants.
• The program is executed with the hope that these awards facilitate the growth of the U.S. base of STEM professionals as well as enable U.S. institutions of higher education to address the Department’s unique problem sets.