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Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Air Force Office of Scientific Research

NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001

DOD-AFOSR

General Information

$28,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
November 6, 2026
Closing Date:
N/a
Expected No. of Awards
$7,000,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001

Owning Agency:
DOD-AFOSR

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.

Response Date Nov 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date Jul 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Dec 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling 7,000,000
Award Floor 50,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility: N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name Daniel P Smith Procurement Analyst
Link to Additional Information: N/a
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 703-588-8494

CFDA Program(s)

  • 12.800: Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program

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