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Air Force FY 2027 MURI Grant for Multidisciplinary Basic Research

This opportunity invites U.S. higher education institutions to submit proposals for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's FY 2027 Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI). - Government Buyer: - Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Department of War - Program Details: - Part of the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (Assistance Listing 12.800) - Focused on high-risk, basic research in science and engineering - Seeks novel scientific breakthroughs with potential military and technological impact - Eligibility: - Open only to U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering - University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) eligible if not Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) - Funding: - Total available funding: $170,000,000 - Minimum award: $15,000,000 - Products/Services Requested: - Multidisciplinary basic research services in science and engineering - No specific OEMs or vendors named; this is a grant for research services - Unique Requirements: - Strict eligibility criteria - Adherence to 'Gold Standard Science' principles - Compliance with federal regulations and policies - Detailed research topics and requirements provided in full announcement and attachments

Description

This funding opportunity is a competitive grant program for high-risk basic research initiatives in science and engineering under the Department of War's Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI). Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) that are part of such institutions. The program aims to support research that attempts to understand or achieve something novel, with a history of producing significant scientific breakthroughs and revolutionary military technologies. The total funding available is $170,000,000 with a minimum award of $15,000,000. The application deadline is April 9, 2027, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

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