# Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) (N0001426SF002)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | N0001426SF002 |
| Title | Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) |
| Agency | Office of Naval Research |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-21 |
| Close date | 2027-04-09 |
| Award ceiling | $7,500,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoW institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is a part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 12.300 |
| Summary | Established in 1985, the Department of War Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program funds U.S. academic research teams to conduct high-impact basic research that addresses future challenges faced by the Department of War. The MURI program specifically supports U.S. university teams investigating complex, DoW-relevant problem sets at the intersection of multiple scientific disciplines. MURI teams bring together world-class faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students—helping to develop a technically advanced, defense-aware scientific workforce and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base. |
| Agency contact | veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil |

## Why this score
- 156 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

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