Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants
Funding available for research on security cooperation and irregular warfare at Defense Security Cooperation University; research must be unclassified and publicly accessible.
Funder: Washington Headquarters Services
Due Dates: August 7, 2028 (final deadline) | Rolling (white papers)
Funding Amounts: Up to $800,000 per project per year; Young Institute projects: up to 24 months, IWC projects: up to 12 months; $21.6M total program funding over 5 years
Summary: Supports unclassified, publicly accessible research on security cooperation and irregular warfare, with a focus on evidence-building and lessons for policy and practice.
Key Information: White paper submission is required before full application; open to U.S. and international researchers and institutions.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) under the Department of Defense, funds research that advances knowledge and practice in security cooperation and irregular warfare. Security cooperation encompasses all DoD interactions with foreign security establishments to build allied and partner capabilities, support U.S. access, and promote U.S. security interests. The program seeks evidence-, theory-, and data-building activities that generate actionable lessons for policy, practice, and workforce professionalization. All research must be unclassified and made publicly accessible.
Awardees are expected to participate in dissemination activities such as conferences, seminars, and focus groups, and to make final research products and supporting data available to the public.
