Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
Open. Closes November 6, 2026, 15 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Air Force Office of Scientific Research, opportunity number NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001 |
| Assistance listing | 12.800 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | July 29, 2026 |
| Closes | November 6, 2026 From the notice: Applications must be received no later than 06 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Award range | $50,000 to $7,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $28,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Private institutions of higher education Public and state controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- Attachment 1 - AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals.pdf (Full Announcement)
- NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001.pdf (Full Announcement)
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