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ActiveAir Force Office of Scientific Research · 2026

FY26 Defense Established Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR)

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Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Funding: See official notice
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Universities in eligible states/territories.

About This Grant

FY26 Defense Established Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research. DEPSCoR aims to increase the number of university researchers and the capabilities of institutions to perform basic research in science and engineering relevant to the DoD mission. These are specific funding opportunities within the broader DEPSCoR program.

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Opportunity Listing - FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB) FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB) Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Assistance Listings: 12. 431 -- Basic Scientific Research Last Updated: August 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.

gov 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.

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.

Grantor contact information If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Nicole Thomas, Grant Officer Denise Johnson, Grant Officer denise. johnson. 19@us.

af. mil & nicole. thomas.

20@us. af. mil File name Description Last updated NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003_DEPSCoR-CB.

pdf NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003 DEPSCoR-CB Aug 12, 2026 01:34 AM UTC Security_Program_Questionnaire_-_Appendix_1. docx Security Program Questionnaire - Appendix 1 Aug 13, 2026 01:35 PM UTC AFRL_Privacy_Act_for_Covered_Individuals_-_Appendix_2. pdf AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals - Appendix 2 Aug 13, 2026 01:35 PM UTC NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003_DEPSCoR-CB_-_Amendment_1.

pdf NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003 DEPSCoR-CB - Amendment 1 Aug 13, 2026 01:35 PM UTC NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003_DEPSCoR-CB_-_Amendment_2.

pdf NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003 DEPSCoR CB - Amendment 2 Aug 26, 2026 03:33 PM UTC Link to additional information 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.

Eligibility Requirements

Universities in eligible states/territories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for FY26 Defense Established Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities in eligible states/territories. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds FY26 Defense Established Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR)?

FY26 Defense Established Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is funded by Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for FY26 Defense Established Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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