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Find similar grantsDoD Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCOR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The DEPSCOR program aims to stimulate competitive research, and while broad in scope, has included funding for advanced coatings research at universities in the past.
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DoD EPSCoR | Office of the Vice President for Research - The University of Iowa Department of Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) The U.S. Department of Defense DEPSCoR is a capacity-building program designed to strengthen the basic research infrastructure at institutions of higher education in underutilized states and territories.
The following is a list of programs for which the University of Iowa is eligible to submit applications: Description: Foster new, strategic, multi-thrust efforts to increase basic research capacity in DoD relevant research areas. Sponsor Deadline: November (Anticipated) NOTE: Limited Submission Opportunity: Applicant institutions are limited to no more than one application.
Description: To create basic research collaborations between a PI who has never served as a PI on a prior DOD directly funded research Prime award and a co-PI who will provide mentorship to the Applicant and has served as a PI on a DOD directly funded research award.
Sponsor Deadline: November (Anticipated) DEPSCoR Goals and Objectives DEPSCoR program seeks t o 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 & engineering relevant to the DoD mission & reflect national security priorities.
To achieve this DEPSCoR has three efforts: Enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education (IHE) in eligible State/Territories to develop, plan, and execute science and engineering (S&E) research that is relevant to the mission of the DoD and competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance Increase the number of university researchers in eligible States/Territories capable of performing S&E research responsive to the needs of the DoD Increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that IHE in eligible States/Territories receive from the Federal Government for S&E research Source: https://basicresearch.
defense. gov/Programs/DEPSCoR-Defense-Established-Program-to-Stimulate-Competitive-Research/ DEPSCoR eligibility is based on the amount of DoD Science and Engineering Research and Development funds that were obligated to institutions of higher education within the state/territory over a three-year average.
Thirty-five states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible to participate in DEPSCoR as of Fiscal Year 2024. Below is a map of eligible states/territories: Source: https://basicresearch. defense.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, such as the University of North Dakota (UND) and North Dakota State University (NDSU), participate in this program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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DoD Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCOR) is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Dakota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
SBIR SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations is sponsored by U.S. Air Force. DOD SBIR topic SF254-D1206: Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for proliferated Low Earth Orbit Constellations. Component: U.S. Air Force. Command: SDA. Solicitation: DoD SBIR 2025.4. Phase(s): D2PII, II, SPII. Status: Pre-Release. Open date: 3/4/2026.
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