At a glance
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is a federal competitive grant from Office of Naval Research 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 (unive. 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
Established in 1985, the Department of War Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program funds U.S. academic research teams to conduct high-impact basic research that addresses future challenges faced by the Department of War. The MURI program specifically supports U.S. university teams investigating complex, DoW-relevant problem sets at the intersection of multiple scientific disciplines. MURI teams bring together world-class faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students—helping to develop a technically advanced, defense-aware scientific workforce and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.
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 DoW institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is a 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, DoW 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 N0001426SF002. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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