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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Funds research equipment and instrumentation for U.S. university labs in science, math or engineering β€” not the research itself.

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DURIP doesn't fund a research project itself β€” it funds the equipment a university needs to run one. The programme pays for research equipment or instrumentation at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, aimed at improving their capacity to do research and train scientists and engineers in fields that matter to national defense.

Eligibility is specific: an accredited U.S. institution o…

Research equipment and instrumentation grants for accredited U.S. institutions of higher education β€” excluding for-profit educational institutions β€” with degree-granting programmes in science, mathematics or engineering, including University Affiliated Research Centers, aimed at improving research capacity and training scientists and engineers in fields relevant to national defense.

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.Cooperative agreement
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: W911NF26S0095Source: www.grants.gov