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Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) FY2026 for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research, Army Research Office, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research). This program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. universities where more than one traditional discipline interacts to accelerate progress in areas of interest to the DoD.
The FY2026 competition includes topics focusing on artificial intelligence and autonomy, such as machine learning and autonomous decision-making. While primarily STEM-focused, interdisciplinary teams could potentially incorporate humanities perspectives on AI.
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Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) FY2026 for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy is funded by U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research, Army Research Office, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. universities where more than one traditional discipline interacts to accelerate progress in areas of interest to DoD. The FY2026 competition spans 22 topic areas, several of which focus on artificial intelligence and autonomy, including machine learning, autonomous decision-making, information sensing and processing, and human-machine teaming. Awards provide about $1.5M per year for three years with two optional additional years. Administered jointly by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
DoD MURI FY2026 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Research is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research, Army Research Office, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research). This initiative funds basic research teams spanning multiple disciplines. AI and autonomy is a priority topic area, covering trustworthy machine learning, autonomous systems, human-machine teaming, and information sensing and processing.
DoD Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) FY2026 for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research, Army Research Office, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research). The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S. universities where more than one traditional discipline interacts to accelerate progress in areas of interest to DoD.
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