This Department of Defense (DoD) MURI grant aims to fund high-risk basic research, seeking unprecedented scientific breakthroughs. Established 40 years ago, the Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) has consistently generated significant scientific advancements. These breakthroughs profoundly impact diverse scientific fields, drive economic growth, and develop revolutionary military technologies. The program’s success hinges on the close management of MURI projects by Service Program Officers. Their active research guidance ensures alignment with strategic goals, maximizing the potential for impactful discoveries and contributing to long-term national security and scientific progress.
Opportunity ID: 358592
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | N0001425SF002 |
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: | 12.300 — Basic and Applied Scientific Research |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2025 |
Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 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: | – |
Award Ceiling: | – |
Award Floor: | – |
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: | Office of Naval Research |
Description: |
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: | link to all ONR Funding Announcements |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Veronica Lacey
Grantor Phone 703-696-2593 Email:veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358592 Full Announcement-N0001425SF002 -> N0001425SF002 FY26 MURI_AMENDMENT1 (1).pdf
Folder 358592 Full Announcement-N0001425SF002 -> N0001425SF002_FY26 MURI FINAL.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Veronica Lacey Grantor Phone 703-696-2593 Email: veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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12.300 | N0001425SF0021 | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) | PKG00290505 | Mar 25, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358592 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
358592 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
358592 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
358592 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
358592 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
358592 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
358592 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
358592 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358592 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf