Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army
ID: 358532Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (DOD-AMC)

Award Range

$0 - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358532

Additional Information

https://arl.devcom.army.mil/collaborate-with-us/
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Sep 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of the Army's Materiel Command is offering a funding opportunity through the Fiscal Year 2026 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), aimed at fostering innovative research with military applications. This program invites proposals exclusively from U.S. institutions of higher education, including universities with degree-granting programs in science and engineering, to conduct high-risk basic research that addresses significant scientific challenges. With an estimated total program funding of $170 million over five years, the MURI program will support annual grants of up to $1.5 million, with proposals due by September 5, 2025, and optional white papers due by May 2, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Sue Kase at usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.aro-muri@army.mil for further information.

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W911NF25S0004_FY26.pdf
Mar 13, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC
The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at fostering groundbreaking research across various fields pertinent to national security. It encourages collaborative proposals from U.S. institutions of higher education, focusing on interdisciplinary studies that promise innovative advancements with military applications. The application process includes optional white paper submissions by May 2, 2025, with final proposal submissions due by September 5, 2025. Funding details allocate approximately $170 million over five years, supporting annual grants up to $1.5 million, contingent on various factors. Highlights include specific topics from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) addressing advanced scientific inquiries ranging from ethical learning systems to metamaterials. Specific eligibility criteria exclude organizations like foreign entities and emphasize a collaborative approach among institutions. A comprehensive submission process ensures that applicants comply with all regulatory requirements, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The MURI program, initiated over 40 years ago, aims to bridge multiple disciplines, ultimately contributing to both defense and broader scientific advancements.
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