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Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) (Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research).
DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of 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. This award provides support to purchase instrumentation in support of research in areas of interest to the DoD.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Accredited U.S. institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $3,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was November 6, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is funded by Department of Defense (DoD) (Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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