The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), with the Department of Army managing this specific offering. This grant is designed to enhance the capabilities of accredited United States institutions of higher education. Its primary purpose is to enable these institutions to conduct cutting-edge research and educate future scientists and engineers in fields critical to national defense. Funds are specifically provided for the acquisition of essential research equipment or instrumentation. This program aims to strengthen the foundational research infrastructure within U.S. universities, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to national security objectives. It is important to note that for-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.
Opportunity ID: 358448
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF25S0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of Army:Fiscal Year 2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.431 — Basic Scientific Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: |
Department of Army: The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2026 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Army Research Office
Dr. Sue Kase Email:usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.aro-durip@army.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358448 Full Announcement-W911NF25S0003 -> W911NF25S0003.pdf
Folder 358448 Revised Full Announcement-W911NF25S0003- Amendment 1 -> W911NF25S0003 – Amendment 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Army Research Office Dr. Sue Kase Email: usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.aro-durip@army.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00290390 | Feb 19, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358448 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
358448 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
358448 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
358448 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358448 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
358448 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
358448 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
358448 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358448 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
358448 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf
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