Australia-US International Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (AUSMURI)
AUSMURI funds Australian universities collaborating in US MURI projects to conduct transformative, multidisciplinary research on priority defence science topics.
Funder: Australia Department of Defence
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 31, 2026 (AUSMURI full application) | September 9, 2026 (US MURI application)
Funding Amounts: Up to AUD $1 million per year for 3 years (max AUD $3 million per project); possible extension for up to 2 additional years if MURI is extended.
Summary: Funds Australian universities in successful US MURI bids to conduct multidisciplinary research on defence-priority topics, fostering international collaboration and research capacity.
Key Information: Only Australian universities involved in an approved US MURI submission on a designated topic are eligible to apply.
Description
This program supports Australian universities that are part of successful, designated-topic submissions to the US Department of Defense’s Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI). AUSMURI aims to strengthen Australian research capacity, skills, and international networks in priority areas for future defence capabilities. The scheme encourages partnerships between Australian and US universities, enabling fundamental research with the potential for transformational impact on defence technologies.
