The Department of Defense Army Research Office is offering the Fiscal Year 2026 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) grant. This program, initiated 40 years ago, targets high-risk basic research to achieve breakthroughs never before accomplished. MURI has consistently delivered significant scientific advancements with broad impacts on science, economic growth, and the development of revolutionary new military technologies. The program’s success relies on the close management and active guidance provided by Service Program Officers to the MURI projects. This grant aims to foster groundbreaking discoveries crucial for national defense and scientific progress.
Opportunity ID: 358532
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF25S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| 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: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: |
Army Research Office: DoD’s MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before. The program was initiated 40 years ago and it has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service Program Officers and their active role in providing research guidance. See Section I. Other Information for topic descriptions and more information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DEVCOM ARL ALL FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| 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-muri@army.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1: Makes corrections to the following: Page 27-28 – Added AFOSR and ARO White paper submission instructions. Page 32- Corrected submission deadline (Replaced 22 AUGUST with 5 SEPTEMBER) |
Mar 24, 2025 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF25S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| 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: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: |
Army Research Office: DoD’s MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before. The program was initiated 40 years ago and it has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service Program Officers and their active role in providing research guidance. See Section I. Other Information for topic descriptions and more information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DEVCOM ARL ALL FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| 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-muri@army.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF25S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army |
| 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: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| 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: | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Description: |
Army Research Office: DoD’s MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before. The program was initiated 40 years ago and it has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service Program Officers and their active role in providing research guidance. See Section I. Other Information for topic descriptions and more information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DEVCOM ARL ALL FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| 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-muri@army.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 358532 Full Announcement-W911NF25S0004- FY26 MURI -> W911NF25S0004_FY26 MURI FINAL.pdf
Folder 358532 Revised Full Announcement-W911NF25S0004- Amendment 1 -> W911NF25S0004 FY26 MURI_AMENDMENT 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Army Research Office: Dr. Sue Kase Email: usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.aro-muri@army.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.431 | W911NF25S0004 | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Army | PKG00290434 | Mar 05, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358532 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
358532 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
358532 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
358532 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
358532 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
358532 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
358532 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
358532 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358532 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
