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Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Funds research equipment and instrumentation for U.S. universities doing science important to national defense.

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University labs doing defense-relevant science often run on equipment that's aging or missing outright, and that caps what they can discover or teach. The Air Force runs this version of the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program to buy that equipment directly.

Money goes toward research equipment and instrumentation at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, in areas import…

Purchase of research equipment and instrumentation at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, in areas important to national defense; for-profit organisations are not eligible.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.6 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$28M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001Source: www.grants.gov