At a glance
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is a federal competitive grant from Air Force Office of Scientific Research for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $15M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (univers. The application deadline is April 9, 2027. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $15M
- Deadline
- Apr 9, 2027
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Agency Name:Air Force Office of Scientific ResearchDescription:See full announcement in Related Documents folder for detailed descriptions of the SPECIFIC MURI TOPICS.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI competition and/or receive MURI funds. Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260002. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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