FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB) is offered by Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Max award: $1,500,000. Applications close on Apr 5, 2027.
| Opportunity number | NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Closes | Apr 5, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $1,500,000 |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| Total program funding | $6,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| 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) – Capacity Building 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 Research (ONR).…
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