Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
Open. Closes April 9, 2027, 169 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Air Force Office of Scientific Research, opportunity number NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260002.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260002 |
| Assistance listing | 12.800 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | September 21, 2026 |
| Closes | April 9, 2027 From the notice: Applications must be received no later than 09 April 2027 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Award range | Up to $15,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $170,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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… |
| 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
Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Description: See full announcement in Related Documents folder for detailed descriptions of the SPECIFIC MURI TOPICS.
Official notice and documents
- Attachment 1 - AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals.pdf (Full Announcement)
- NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260002.pdf (Full Announcement)
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