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FY26 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) / Department of Defense. Builds research infrastructure and increases the probability of long-term growth in competitively awarded financial assistance for science and engineering (S&E) research at institutions of higher education in eligible states (including New Mexico).
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB) Air Force Office of Scientific Research Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003 Funding Opportunity Title:FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:4 Assistance Listings:12.
431 -- Basic Scientific Research Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Aug 26, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 05, 2027 Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 05, 2027 Archive Date:May 05, 2027 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 6,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:This funding opportunity aims to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD.
IHEs in the following States/Territories are eligible to apply for this DEPSCoR opportunity under this announcement: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming see eligibility table in III A.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Air Force Office of Scientific Research DEPSCoR's objectives are to: (1) increase the number of university researchers in eligible States/Territories capable of performing science and engineering (S&E) research responsive to the needs of the DoD.
(2) enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education (IHEs) in eligible States/Territories (listed below) to develop, plan, and execute 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; and (3) increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that IHEs in eligible States/Territories receive from the Federal Government for S&E research.
The Basic Research Office anticipates up to $6 million in total funding will be made available for this program to fully fund and award between one to four grants up to $1. 5 million (total cost) each. Each grant award will be funded up to $750,000 (total cost) per year for two (2) years.
The award is subject to funding availability. The Basic Research Office reserves the right to select and fund for award all, some, part, or none of the proposals received. There is no guarantee of an award.
Link to Additional Information:AFRL AFOSR DEPSCoR NOFO Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Nicole Thomas, Grant Officer Denise Johnson, Grant Officer ## Similar Opportunities (identified by AI) CDC-RFA-TO-23-00010101SUPP27 #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education in eligible states like New Mexico. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1.5 million per grant ($750,000 per year for 2 years). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FY26 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is funded by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) / Department of Defense. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Mexico. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) / Department of Defense. Supports basic research collaborations by pairing a faculty member who has not previously served as a principal investigator on a direct DoD prime award with an experienced mentor. Designed to introduce researchers in eligible states to the DoD's unique science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research ecosystem.
Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) / Department of Defense. This program aims to enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education and eligible government/academic entities in DEPSCoR-eligible states (including Rhode Island) to develop, plan, and execute science and engineering (S&E) research and STEM infrastructure relevant to the mission of the Department of Defense.
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