Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
ID: 352609Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Air Force Office of Scientific Research (DOD-AFOSR)

Award Range

$0 - $15M

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/352609

Additional Information

AFOSR Funding Opportunities
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    Description

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is offering a grant opportunity under the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI). This program aims to advance basic research at U.S. universities in areas of interest to the DoD, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and collaboration among university teams. With an estimated total funding of $200 million over five years, the program encourages proposals from U.S. institutions of higher education, particularly from historically Black colleges and minority-serving institutions, while discouraging proposals that supplement existing projects. Interested applicants must submit optional white papers by May 17, 2024, and full proposals by September 6, 2024, with further inquiries directed to Katie Wisecarver at Katie.wisecarver@us.af.mil or by phone at 703-696-9544.

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    Katie.wisecarver@us.af.mil
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    FOAAFRLAFOSR20240003.pdf
    The Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) aims to advance basic research at U.S. universities in areas of interest to the DoD, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches. This funding opportunity is administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with an estimated total funding of $200 million over five years. Key deadlines include optional white paper submissions by May 17, 2024, and full proposals due by September 6, 2024. Eligible participants are primarily U.S. universities, and submissions from historically Black colleges and minority-serving institutions are encouraged, particularly for select topics that offer additional funding. The MURI program is designed to foster collaboration among university teams, redefine scientific boundaries, and support high-risk basic research. The announcement specifically discourages proposals for supplementing existing projects. Each proposal must detail its objectives, methods, and potential impacts on DoD capabilities. Applicants are advised to communicate with topic chiefs for guidance on proposal development, as innovative approaches addressing the listed research topics are highly encouraged for submission.
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