The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) grant program for Fiscal Year 2018. This grant is specifically designed to support basic research in various fields of science and engineering conducted at U.S. institutions of higher education. The primary purpose of the MURI program is to foster rapid advancements in scientific areas of potential interest to the DoD, emphasizing collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts. It particularly seeks to fund research where more than one traditional discipline interacts creatively to generate innovative solutions and significant breakthroughs, thereby addressing complex challenges relevant to national defense and security through academic innovation.
Opportunity ID: 292607
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | N00014-17-S-F006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2017 White Papers: 17 Jul 2017 (Monday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time Proposals: 01 Nov 2017 (Wednesday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2017 White Papers: 17 Jul 2017 (Monday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time Proposals: 01 Nov 2017 (Wednesday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,025,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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) including DoD institutions of higher education, with degree- granting programs in science and/or engineering. To the extent that it is a 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) or other University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) 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.When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | The MURI program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as “universities”) that is of potential interest to DoD. The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chakila Tillie
Program Coordinator Email:chakila.tillie@us.af.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 0001 replaces original announcement document. Please download the Amendment 0001 and summary of changes in "Related Document" portion of the announcement . | May 31, 2017 | |
| Changed program manager name | May 31, 2017 | |
| Mar 20, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | N00014-17-S-F006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2017 White Papers: 17 Jul 2017 (Monday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time Proposals: 01 Nov 2017 (Wednesday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2017 White Papers: 17 Jul 2017 (Monday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time Proposals: 01 Nov 2017 (Wednesday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,025,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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) including DoD institutions of higher education, with degree- granting programs in science and/or engineering. To the extent that it is a 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) or other University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) 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.When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | The MURI program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as “universities”) that is of potential interest to DoD. The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chakila Tillie
Program Coordinator Email:chakila.tillie@us.af.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | N00014-17-S-F006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2017 White Papers: 17 Jul 2017 (Monday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time Proposals: 01 Nov 2017 (Wednesday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,025,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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) including DoD institutions of higher education, with degree- granting programs in science and/or engineering. To the extent that it is a 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) or other University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) 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.When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | The MURI program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as “universities”) that is of potential interest to DoD. The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chakila Tillie
Program Coordinator Email:chakila.tillie@us.af.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | N00014-17-S-F006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2017 White Papers: 17 Jul 2017 (Monday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time Proposals: 01 Nov 2017 (Wednesday) 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $170,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,025,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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) including DoD institutions of higher education, with degree- granting programs in science and/or engineering. To the extent that it is a 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) or other University Affiliated Laboratory (UAL) 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.
When additional funding for an ineligible organization is necessary to make the proposed collaboration possible, such funds may be identified via a separate proposal from that organization. This supplemental proposal shall be attached to the primary MURI proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with the MURI review criteria by the responsible Research Topic Chief. If approved, the supplemental proposal may be funded using non-MURI or non-Government funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | The MURI program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as “universities”) that is of potential interest to DoD. The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts where more than one traditional discipline interacts to provide rapid advances in scientific areas of interest to the DoD |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Ellen Livingston
MURI Program Manager Email:ellen.s.livingston@navy.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 292607 Full Announcement-Initial Announcement -> N00014-17-S-F006.pdf
Folder 292607 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 0001 -> N00014-17-S-F006 Amendment 0001.pdf
Folder 292607 Other Supporting Documents-Summary of Changes -> SUMMARY OF CHANGES Amendment 0001.pdf
Folder 292607 Other Supporting Documents-Tax Representation -> Representation-for-Tax-Delinquency-Criminal-Violation-and-Internal-Confidentiality-Agreements-Nov-2016.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Chakila Tillie Program Coordinator Email: chakila.tillie@us.af.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.800 | PKG00231536 | Mar 20, 2017 | Nov 01, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292607 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
292607 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
292607 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
292607 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
292607 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
Optional forms
292607 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
292607 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
292607 RR_SubawardBudget_1_4-1.4.pdf
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