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Defense Established Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office. DEPSCoR aims to increase the number of university researchers and improve the capabilities of institutions of higher education in eligible jurisdictions to perform competitive basic research in science and engineering relevant to the DoD mission and national security priorities.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education in eligible DEPSCoR jurisdictions/states. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows awards averaging $100,000 to $200,000 over three years for Young Investigator Programs (related to basic research funding by DoD). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Defense Established Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is funded by Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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