At a glance
Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is a federal competitive grant from Air Force Office of Scientific Research for the science & technology sector. Funding is $50K–$7M. Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. The application deadline is November 6, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $50K–$7M
- Deadline
- Nov 6, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The Department of Defense (DoD) 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.
Who can apply
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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