§ Federal grant opportunity · N0001426SF002
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
Office of Naval Research is accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI). The deadline is April 9, 2027 and the published award range is $7.5M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Office of Naval Research
- Application deadline
- April 9, 2027
- Award range
- $7.5M
- Eligibility
- other
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Science Technology And Other Research And Development
- Opportunity number
- N0001426SF002
Program overview
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 the U.S. defense industrial base.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Office of Naval Research.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before April 9, 2027, allowing time for registration and validation.
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