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"Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) (Air Force, Navy, and Army). DURIP awards funds to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education for the acquisition of major equipment or instrumentation to augment current, or develop new, research capabilities to support research in technical areas of interest to the DOD.
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Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is funded by Department of Defense (DOD) (Air Force, Navy, and Army). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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