Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
🏛 Air Force Office of Scientific Research
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S. accredited institutions of higher education that need research equipment or instrumentation for defense-related research. Colleges and universities with faculty and students engaged in research areas important to national defense can apply. For-profit organizations are not eligible. Applicants must plan to use the funded equipment to conduct research and educate scientists and engineers in fields critical to DoD mission areas.
Equipment purchases must support research programs aligned with Defense priorities. Awards range from $50,000 to $7,000,000 depending on project scope and needs. The program supports institutional research capacity building through infrastructure investment.
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Program description
The Department of Defense (DoD) 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 or SF-424 (R&R) form
- Project Narrative
- Equipment specifications and cost quotes
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional biographical information
- Research program description and alignment with DoD priorities
Program contact
- 👤 Daniel P Smith Procurement Analyst
- 📧 durip@us.af.mil
- 📞 703-588-8494
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.800 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$702,109,658
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$536,656,761
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$348,044,513
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$142,187,360
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$139,955,119
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$76,955,949
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$61,554,981
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$49,606,438
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$41,621,494
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$41,026,997
Top States by Funding
- CA 17 awards $132.7M
- OH 4 awards $99.2M
- MA 6 awards $63.2M
- TX 4 awards $32.0M
- PA 4 awards $31.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.800). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $874,454,904 | |
| 2025 | $652,065,758 | |
| 2026 est. | $700,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for DURIP funding?
Accredited U.S. colleges and universities are eligible. For-profit organizations cannot apply. The institution must conduct research in areas important to national defense.
What can DURIP funds be used for?
Funds are strictly for acquiring research equipment or instrumentation. The equipment must support defense-relevant research and education of scientists and engineers.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $50,000 to $7,000,000. Exact funding depends on equipment costs and research scope.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for DURIP. Federal funds cover eligible equipment costs without requiring institutional match.
When is the deadline?
The FY 2027 deadline is November 6, 2026. This is a fixed, non-rolling deadline.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your equipment request with Air Force Scientific Research priorities. Review AFOSR research topic areas before proposing.
- Justify how the equipment strengthens research capacity. Show how it enables new research directions or improves existing programs.
- Provide detailed equipment specifications and cost justifications. Include quotes from vendors and explain why this specific equipment is necessary.
- Demonstrate institutional commitment to the research area. Letters of support from department leadership and faculty help strengthen proposals.
- Plan for long-term equipment sustainability. Address maintenance, training, and staffing needs beyond the grant period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague alignment with DoD research priorities. Applicants fail to clearly connect proposed equipment to specific defense-relevant research areas.
Insufficient cost justification. Requesting expensive equipment without detailed quotes or explanation of necessity.
Forgetting the education component. Equipment must support scientist and engineer education, not just research.
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