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Department of Defense (DoD) Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (on behalf of DoD research offices including Army Research Office (ARO)). The MURI program supports teams of investigators from U. S.
institutions of higher education in conducting basic research that addresses high-priority defense science and engineering challenges.
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Opportunity Listing - Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) Department of Defense Army Agency: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command Assistance Listings: 12.
431 -- Basic Scientific Research Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov DoD's MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before.
The program was initiated 40 years ago and it has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service Program Officers and their active role in providing research guidance. See Section I.
Other Information for topic descriptions and more information. This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education.
To the extent that it is part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI competition and/or receive MURI funds.
Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward. Grantor contact information Army Research Office: Dr. Sue Kase MURI Program Points of Contact usarmy. rtp.
devcom-arl. mbx. aro-muri@army.
mil File name Description Last updated W911NF25S0004_FY26_MURI_AMENDMENT_1. pdf W911NF25S0004- Amendment 1 Mar 24, 2025 12:02 PM UTC W911NF25S0004_FY26_MURI_FINAL.
pdf W911NF25S0004 FY26 MURI Link to additional information Archived: October 5, 2025 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Department of Defense (DoD) Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is funded by Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (on behalf of DoD research offices including Army Research Office (ARO)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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