Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 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. Program Details Air Force Office of Scientific Research is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) grant program to support education programs and equipment purchase. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Air Force Office of Scientific Research through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for education programs and equipment purchase should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Air Force Office of Scientific Research or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $50K – $7M. The application deadline is November 6, 2026 (14 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports education programs and equipment purchase. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541715, 336411, 336413, 611310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by AFRL
• Programs related to higher education

Award details

Award range: $50K – $7M. Applications close on November 6, 2026 (14 days remaining).

Categories

Education · Equipment Purchase