# Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nofoafrlafosr20260001-fiscal-year-2027-defense-university-research/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363374

> Air Force Office of Scientific Research is offering grants of up to $7.0 million (at least $50,000) to colleges and universities. It expects to make $28.0 million in total. Applications close on November 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001 |
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $7.0 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $28.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.800 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research accepts applications from colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)?

Closes November 6, 2026 (6 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $7.0 million each. About $28.0 million in total.