Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
ID: 358449Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

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/358449

Additional Information

https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Naval Research is offering the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) to enhance research capabilities at U.S. universities in areas critical to national defense. This program invites proposals from accredited institutions of higher education, excluding for-profit entities, to acquire major research equipment that supports research and education in STEM fields aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) objectives. With approximately $34 million available for grants ranging from $50,000 to $3 million, applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by April 25, 2025, with a validation requirement of at least 48 hours prior to submission. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Veronica Lacey at 703-696-2593 or via email at veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    N00014251SF001.pdf
    The FY26 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to enhance U.S. universities' research capabilities in areas vital to national defense. The Department of Defense (DoD) offers approximately $34 million for grants ranging from $50,000 to $3 million to assist accredited institutions of higher education, excluding for-profit organizations, in acquiring major research equipment. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by April 25, 2025, and must be validated at least 48 hours prior. Eligible institutions can submit multiple proposals, but only one will be funded per proposal. The program emphasizes the importance of the equipment in improving research and education that aligns with DoD objectives, specifically in STEM fields. Additionally, specific funding restrictions apply, prohibiting the use of funds for certain telecommunications equipment identified in legislation. The DURIP promotes the growth of the U.S. STEM workforce by fostering research capabilities critical to DoD missions and encourages collaboration with agency program officers prior to submission to strengthen proposals. Overall, the program seeks to mobilize resources for research that benefits national security and technological advancements.
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