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Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI)

MURI (AFOSR)

Supports multidisciplinary university consortia tackling mission challenges in Air Force research domains.

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The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a DoD-wide program administered in part by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) that supports teams of university researchers conducting basic research at the intersection of two or more traditional scientific disciplines. New MURI awards are funded at up to $1.5 million per year, with a base period of three years and an…

Multidisciplinary basic research addressing issues critical to DoD/Air Force — topics announced annually.

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.36–60 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