Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
This grant funds university purchases of research equipment to support student education and research in areas aligned with Department of War priorities for FY 2027.
Funder: Office of Naval Research
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Pre-proposal inquiries/questions) | November 6, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$3,000,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $28 million; 12-month award period (with possible 12-month no-cost extension).
Summary: Supports U.S. universities in acquiring major research equipment or instrumentation to advance research and education in areas relevant to Department of War (DoW) missions.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted and validated in Grants.gov by the deadline; for-profit institutions are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity supports the acquisition of major research equipment and instrumentation by accredited U.S. institutions of higher education to enhance research and research-related education in science, mathematics, and engineering fields relevant to the missions of the Department of War (DoW), including the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Proposals must demonstrate how the requested equipment will impact research capabilities and student education in disciplines important to DoW priorities.
