The FY 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is a grant for U.S. universities to conduct high-impact research that addresses future challenges for the Department of War. This program encourages collaboration across multiple scientific disciplines to solve complex problems and aims to develop a technically advanced workforce aware of defense needs.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S. university research teams that can bring together faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to work on complex, multidisciplinary scientific problems relevant to the Department of War.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-U.S. institutions
- Individual researchers not affiliated with a university
- Proposals not addressing multidisciplinary scientific problems
- Lack of collaboration across multiple scientific disciplines
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Proof of U.S. university affiliation
- List of team members and their roles
- Budget plan up to $7,500,000
- Documentation of multidisciplinary approach
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Curriculum vitae for key personnel
- Institutional endorsement
- Past performance documentation
- Compliance with Department of War requirements
Cautions
- Ensure the research addresses Department of War challenges
- Collaboration across multiple disciplines is essential
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is necessary
- Budget must not exceed $7,500,000
- Proposals must be submitted by the deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include any U.S. university research teams. There are no restrictions on the type of U.S. universities that can apply, meaning both public and private institutions are eligible. The focus is on teams that can bring together faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to work on multidisciplinary scientific problems relevant to the Department of War.
Overview
This grant is for U.S. university research teams that can bring together faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to work on complex, multidisciplinary scientific problems relevant to the Department of War.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-U.S. institutions
- Individual researchers not affiliated with a university
- Proposals not addressing multidisciplinary scientific problems
- Lack of collaboration across multiple scientific disciplines
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support research activities, including salaries for research staff, equipment, materials, and other costs associated with conducting high-impact, multidisciplinary research relevant to the Department of War.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Apr 9, 2027(199 days)
- Archive Date
- May 9, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a U.S. university
- Develop a multidisciplinary research proposal
- Assemble a team of qualified researchers
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Gather necessary institutional endorsements
- Submit application by April 9, 2027