The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is offering the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI). This grant is specifically designed to foster and support innovative, high-impact multidisciplinary research efforts conducted by universities across a range of scientific and engineering disciplines. While the overarching goal is to advance knowledge crucial for defense applications, detailed descriptions of the specific MURI topics are not included in this preliminary overview. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the comprehensive full announcement for precise details on the research areas eligible for funding. This grant is for driving foundational scientific breakthroughs and collaborative studies vital to national security. The application closing date is September 05, 2025.
Opportunity ID: 358533
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Applications must be received no later than 05 September 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Applications must be received no later than 05 September 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 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) 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 subaward. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: |
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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.afrl.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Fact-Sheet-Display/Article/2282103/afosr-funding-opportunities/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Wisecarver
Program Coordinator |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Applications must be received no later than 05 September 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time | Mar 05, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Applications must be received no later than 05 September 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Applications must be received no later than 05 September 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 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) 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 subaward. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: |
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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.afrl.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Fact-Sheet-Display/Article/2282103/afosr-funding-opportunities/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Wisecarver
Program Coordinator |
Related Documents
Folder 358533 Full Announcement-FY26 MURI -> NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250002.pdf
Folder 358533 Full Announcement-FY26 MURI -> Attachment 1 – AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals.pdf
Folder 358533 Revised Full Announcement-FY26 MURI -> NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250002 – Amendment 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Katie Wisecarver
Program Coordinator |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00290432 | Mar 05, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358533 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
358533 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
358533 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
358533 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358533 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
358533 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
358533 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
358533 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf
358533 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358533 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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