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Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

DURIP (AFOSR)

Supports United States universities acquiring major research equipment for defense-relevant research capabilities.

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The Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is a tri-service annual program co-administered by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR). DURIP funds U.S. institutions of higher education to acquire major research equipment that augments existing capabilities or develops new ones in areas of inter…

What this grant funds

Major equipment acquisition to augment or develop new research capabilities in DoD areas of interest.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.afrl.af.mil