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Find similar grantsThis MURI program, sponsored by the Army Research Office, addresses high-risk basic research to achieve significant scientific breakthroughs and develop revolutionary new military technologies.
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Applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) are due April 9, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is funded by Department of War (DoW) / Army Research Office (ARO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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