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Full proposals due February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM EST); stored deadline is null.
"HSRU ASCENDr Research Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
HSRU ASCENDr Research Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) (administered by The University of Arizona). This competitive, faculty-led program is designed to advance research aligned with the U. S.
Department of Defense's science and technology priorities.
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Advancing research impact through defense-aligned innovation and mentorship. The ASCEND R Research Program is a competitive, faculty-led program designed to advance research that is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) science and technology priorities.
Through targeted research funding, faculty across HSRU Alliance institutions will lead projects that address real-world defense challenges while engaging graduate students in meaningful research experiences. The program supports the development of innovative solutions in key technical areas and fosters deeper collaboration between academic researchers and the defense enterprise.
Funding for Defense-Aligned Research : Up to $200,000 per award to support one-year research projects. Graduate Student Integration : Required inclusion of at least one Graduate Research Assistant, reinforcing the DOD-aligned STEM talent pipeline. Participation in ASCEND R Leadership: A dual research and leadership development model, with all PIs and Co-PIs participating in the ASCENDᴿ Leadership Program.
Pathway to Future DoD Funding: A structured pathway toward future external DoD funding and expanded national security partnerships. Initial research topics are informed by the U.S. National Defense Science and Technology Strategy.
Focus areas for the 2026-27 cycle include: Advanced Materials: Explore innovative materials and novel manufacturing techniques that enhance strength, reduce weight, and improve performance in extreme conditions to support mission-critical defense capabilities.
Human-Machine Interfaces: Advance technologies that improve human-machine teaming, including augmented and virtual reality systems that enable immersive training, intuitive controls, and real-time decision support. Space Technology: Develop resilient and adaptive technologies for space operations, including communication, situational awareness, and on-orbit processing to support defense missions in contested environments.
The proposal must originate from an HSRU member institution in good standing. Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator(s) must be a Research Faculty member or Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty member that is early to mid-career, defined as within the first 8 years of their professional career. The Principal Investigator must hire and integrate at least one Graduate Research Assistant for this project.
The graduate assistant must be enrolled at the start of the project and maintain enrollment eligibility throughout the proposed project. All PIs, Co-PIs, and the graduate assistant working on this project must be U.S. Persons, defined as U.S. born or U.S. Naturalized Citizen. The Principal Investigator and Co-PIs must agree to jointly participate in the ASCEND R Leadership Program.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released to HSRU Alliance member institutions, and institutions may now begin their internal nomination process. Each institution is limited to two submissions . Applications must be submitted through the HSRU InfoReady portal by the designated individual authorized by the member institution after the internal competition is complete.
For Interested Faculty: Contact your institution’s research office for details on internal timelines, eligibility requirements, and submission procedures. ASCEND R Research awardees are required to participate in the ASCEND R Leadership Program .
Full Proposals Due: 27 February 2026 11:59 PM EST Anticipated Award Announcement: May 2026 Anticipated Cohort Start Date: 16 August 2026 ASCEND R Research Office Hours for General and Application Inquiries: Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00 PM MST ASCEND R Research Office Hours for Technical Inquiries: Wednesday, February 10 at 9:30 AM MST ASCEND R Research Information Session: December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST Information Session SLIDES Have questions about this program or want to explore collaboration opportunities?
Contact us at hsru@utep. edu. Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty at HSRU member institutions in good standing, early to mid-career (within first 8 years), must hire at least one Graduate Research Assistant, all must be U.S. Persons. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
HSRU ASCENDr Research Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) (administered by The University of Arizona). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arizona. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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