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FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC) is sponsored by Department of Defense Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Aims to increase the number of university researchers in eligible states capable of performing science and engineering research responsive to the needs of the Department of Defense.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tenured or tenure-track faculty members at institutions of higher education in specific states and territories. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC) are due April 5, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC) is funded by Department of Defense Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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