DOD FY 2026 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Information Session
April 3, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location
Virtual
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Event Overview
The Department of Defense (DOD) has released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI). This prestigious program supports revolutionary, interdisciplinary research projects at U.S. universities that will help advance defense-related science and technology. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the MURI program, the FY 2026 solicitation topics and the opportunities available to researchers in the defense sector.
In this live webinar, Lewis-Burke Associates LLC will be providing expert guidance on the MURI funding process. Our speakers from Lewis Burke, Amber Cassady and Solomon Morgan, will discuss key components of the solicitation, highlight important topics of interest across Army, Navy and Air Force basic research offices, and provide insights on crafting competitive proposals. The presentation will be followed by a Q/A session.
Key Topics
- Overview of the MURI program
- FY 2026 Solicitation Breakdown - funding priorities and research areas for the Army, Navy and Air Force
- How to Submit a Competitive Proposal - insights into the white paper and full proposal process; advice on engaging with Research Topic Chiefs to assess proposal feasibility.
- Key Dates and Deadlines
Submission Deadlines
While not required, prospective awardees are strongly encouraged to submit white papers before 5:00 PM ET on May 2, 2025. Full proposals are due on September 5, 2025, by 5:00 PM ET.
Additional Details
For additional details on the FY 2026 MURI solicitation:
- The full FY 2026 MURI solicitation can be found under the Navy Opportunity Number “N0001425F002” on grants.gov. The solicitation also lists the following opportunity numbers for ARO as “W911NF25S0004” and AFOSR as “NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250002.”
- Additional information on DOD’s university-focused basic research efforts, including MURI, can be found by visiting the following Services’ websites:
We look forward to seeing you at the webinar!
For more information, please reach out to rds@uic.edu
Date posted
Mar 17, 2025
Date updated
Mar 18, 2025
Speakers
Amber Cassady | Principal | Lewis-Burke Associates LLC
