Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
Open Closes November 6, 2026 (6 days left)
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command is offering grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make $28.0 million in total. Applications close on November 6, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 29, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total funding$28.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | July 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 6, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 6, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This competition is open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering except for-profit educational institutions. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to participate in this competition.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Department of Army: The Department of War (DoW) 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.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Ramila Century, Grantor, usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.aro-durip@army.mil, 919-549-4214.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)?
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) 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 $3.0 million each. About $28.0 million in total.
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