Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (DOD-AMC)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are also eligible. For-profit educational institutions are not eligible.
The grant funds the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. Projects must support research and education in areas important to national defense.
Applicant institutions must be accredited and based in the United States. Foreign institutions and for-profit organizations cannot apply.
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Program description
Department of Army:
The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Equipment Justification and Specifications
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional Certification of Accreditation
- Curriculum Vitae of Key Personnel (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Ramila Century Grantor
- 📧 usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.aro-durip@army.mil
- 📞 919-549-4214
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.431 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$213,594,079
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$88,655,689
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$54,356,555
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$49,736,421
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$48,908,501
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$44,035,942
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$38,292,265
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$34,850,000
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$31,526,562
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$27,457,336
Top States by Funding
- MD 10 awards $367.6M
- MA 13 awards $202.2M
- CA 11 awards $190.8M
- TX 7 awards $139.0M
- PA 9 awards $126.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.431). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $764,057,529 | |
| 2025 | $750,782,726 | |
| 2026 est. | $800,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for DURIP funding?
Accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are also eligible. For-profit institutions cannot apply.
What can equipment funding be used for?
DURIP provides funds to acquire research equipment or instrumentation. The equipment must support research and education in areas important to national defense.
When is the application deadline?
The FY 2027 deadline is November 6, 2026. This is a fixed deadline; rolling acceptance does not apply.
What is the funding range?
DURIP awards typically range from $50,000 to $3,000,000. The total program has $28,000,000 in available funding.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for DURIP applications. However, voluntary cost-sharing may strengthen competitiveness.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start planning equipment requests 6-9 months before the deadline. Long procurement lead times require early identification of vendor specifications.
- Clearly connect your equipment to national defense research priorities. Use DoD strategic language in your proposal narrative.
- Include detailed justification for each equipment item. Explain how it advances research capacity in your institution.
- Budget equipment costs accurately. Include shipping, installation, and training expenses in your budget narrative.
- Consider multi-year equipment plans. Equipment purchases that support multiple ongoing research projects are more competitive.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Requesting equipment unrelated to defense research priorities. Insufficient justification of how equipment improves research capabilities.
Underestimating total equipment costs (shipping, installation, maintenance). Vague descriptions of how the equipment advances institutional research capacity.
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