FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)
FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC) is offered by Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Max award: $600,000. Applications close on Apr 5, 2027.
| Opportunity number | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Closes | Apr 5, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Total program funding | $14,400,000 |
| Expected awards | 24 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration (RC) opportunity. The program is sponsored and managed by the Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD [R E]), awarded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and administered through the Office of Naval Resea…
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