# Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (FY22 Air Force Submission)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/foa-afrl-afosr-2021-0003-multidisciplinary-research-program-of-the-university/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332285

> Air Force Office of Scientific Research offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 500 awards. Applications closed on September 27, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0003 |
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 27, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 500 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.800 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is a part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) or other University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI competition and/or receive MURI funds. Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via sub award. When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds.

## What the grant funds

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Description: See full announcement in Related Documents folder for detailed descriptions of the SPECIFIC MURI TOPICS. Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Katie Wisecarver Program Coordinator Phone 703-696-9544 Business Point of Contact

## Questions people ask

### Is FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0003 still open?

No. It closed on September 27, 2021. A newer notice is open: FA955027S0001, closes April 2, 2027 (146 days left).

### Who can apply for Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (FY22 Air Force Submission)?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (FY22 Air Force Submission)?

Closed September 27, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.5 million each.

### Who has won Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, Flextech Alliance, Inc. The program made 3,902 awards worth $3.7 billion in that time.