Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
Open. Closes April 9, 2027, 169 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Office of Naval Research, opportunity number N0001426SF002.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Office of Naval Research |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | N0001426SF002 |
| Assistance listing | 12.300 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | September 21, 2026 |
| Closes | April 9, 2027 |
| Award range | Up to $7,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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 DoW institutions of higher education. 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) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Established in 1985, the Department of War Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program funds U.S. academic research teams to conduct high-impact basic research that addresses future challenges faced by the Department of War. The MURI program specifically supports U.S. university teams investigating complex, DoW-relevant problem sets at the intersection of multiple scientific disciplines. MURI teams bring together world-class faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students—helping to develop a technically advanced, defense-aware scientific workforce and strengthen…
Official notice and documents
- FY27 MURI NOFON0001426SF002v09.21.26-FINAL.pdf (Full Announcement)
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