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ARO Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR)

Helps ARO Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research for institutions in underrepresented states and territories pursuing DoD-relevant science.

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ARO Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is the Army Research Office component of the Department of Defense's EPSCoR analogue. It is designed to build research capacity at institutions in states and territories that have historically received less DoD research funding.

The program uses grants, follows an annual solicitation cycle, and offers up to $600,000 over …

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: arl.devcom.army.mil