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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (DOD) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is a federal competitive grant from Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $7.5M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (univers. The application deadline is April 9, 2027. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $7.5M
Deadline
Apr 9, 2027
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

Army Research Office (ARO): DoW's MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before. The program was initiated 40 years ago and it has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service Program Officers and their active role in providing research guidance. See Section I. Other Information for topic descriptions and more information.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). 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 competition and/or receive MURI funds. Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number W911NF26S1000. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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