FY25 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
ID: 352583Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Award Range

$0 - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

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/352583

Additional Information

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

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is offering the FY25 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), aimed at supporting basic multidisciplinary research in science and engineering at U.S. universities. This initiative encourages collaboration among institutions to achieve significant scientific advancements relevant to national security, with a focus on innovative research approaches within the DoD's interest areas. The total estimated funding for this program is approximately $200 million over five years, with individual grants typically not exceeding $1.5 million, and key deadlines include the submission of white papers by May 17, 2024, and full proposals due by September 6, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Anastasia Lenfest at anastasia.e.lenfest.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    N0001424SF002 FY25 MURI.pdf
    N0001424SF002-Amendment.pdf
    The FY 2025 Department of Defense (DoD) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) aims to support basic multidisciplinary research in science and engineering at U.S. universities. Led by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), this research opportunity encourages collaboration among institutions to achieve significant scientific advancements relevant to national security. Key dates include the submission of white papers by May 17, 2024, and full proposals due by September 6, 2024. Notably, proposals should not be submitted for existing project supplementation, and participation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions is encouraged, with additional funding available for selected topics. Proposals are expected to highlight innovative research approaches relating to identified topics within the DoD's interest areas. Total funding for awarded grants is projected at approximately $200 million over a five-year period, with annual grants typically not exceeding $1.5 million. This announcement serves as a formal solicitation, emphasizing the importance of white papers to guide proposal development while aiming for high-impact research outcomes.
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