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DEPSCoR FY26 Research Collaboration Grants for Science and Engineering Research

This opportunity is a research grant solicitation from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) under the Department of Defense (DoD), targeting science and engineering research: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) - Managed by the Basic Research Office, OUSD R&E; administered by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for academic research - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 24 multiyear research collaboration grants - Each grant: up to $600,000 total ($200,000/year for three years) - Focus: Science and engineering research relevant to DoD needs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted by pairs of university researchers: - One full-time faculty member who has never served as a PI on a DoD prime award - One collaborator who has served as a PI on a DoD prime award between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2026 - Applicants must be from eligible states and territories (as defined by DEPSCoR) - Goal: Increase research capacity and competitiveness in eligible institutions - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are involved, as this is a basic research grant program

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration (RC) opportunity. This program aims to increase the number of university researchers in eligible states capable of performing science and engineering research relevant to DoD needs, enhance institutional capabilities, and promote long-term growth in federally awarded research funding. The program offers up to $14.4 million in total funding, with grants up to $600,000 each over three years. Eligible applicants include full-time faculty who have not previously served as a PI on a DoD prime award and collaborators who have served as PIs on DoD awards within a specified timeframe.

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