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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army

ID: W911NF25S0004 • Type: Posted
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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.

Background
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) research offices, including the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).

The MURI program aims to address high-risk basic research and achieve significant scientific breakthroughs that can lead to revolutionary military technologies. Since its inception in 1985, MURI has funded multidisciplinary teams to facilitate cutting-edge basic research that addresses unique problem sets relevant to the DoD.

Grant Details
The MURI program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education that is of potential interest to the DoD. Proposals should focus on multidisciplinary research efforts where multiple traditional disciplines interact.

The total funding available for grants resulting from this NOFO is estimated at approximately $170 million over five years, with typical annual funding per grant up to $1.5 million. Proposals must include a project abstract, identification of research issues, proposed technical approaches, potential impact on DoD capabilities, management plans, estimated costs, and CVs of key investigators. Detailed descriptions of specific topics are provided in Section I.1.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and foreign entities are not eligible for funding but may collaborate on research. There are no limitations on the number of applications an organization may submit.

Period of Performance
The anticipated start date for grants is May 1, 2026, with a performance period expected to span five years.

Grant Value
The total estimated funding available for this MURI NOFO is approximately $170 million over five years, with individual grant awards typically not exceeding $1.5 million annually.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed at U.S. institutions of higher education.
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Overview

Agency
Army Materiel Command (AMC) [DoD - USA]
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.431 - Basic Scientific Research
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/5/25 Army Materiel Command posted grant opportunity W911NF25S0004 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army with funding of $170.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.431 Basic Scientific Research.

Timing

Posted Date
March 5, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Sept. 5, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates
Last Updated
March 24, 2025, 8:01 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
Oct. 5, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$7,500,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$170,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Ramila Century Grantor
Contact Email
usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.aro-muri@army.mil   Profile
Email Description
MURI Program Points of Contact
Contact Phone
(919) 549-4214
Additional Information
DEVCOM ARL ALL FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Additional Information Site
https://arl.devcom.army.mil/collaborate-with-us/

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