DoD FY 2010 DEFENSE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAM (DURIP) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The DoD FY 2010 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is a Department of Defense grant opportunity intended to strengthen the research capabilities of U.S. universities by funding the purchase of major research equipment. DURIP sits under the broader University Research Initiative (URI) and focuses on a very practical goal: helping accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acquire instrumentation that directly supports research and training in science and engineering fields tied to national defense needs. In other words, the funding is not aimed at paying for the research project itself as much as it is aimed at upgrading or adding the specialized tools and systems that make high-quality defense-relevant research possible and that help educate the next generation of scientists and engineers.

This opportunity is administered through the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and is categorized as a discretionary, science and technology research and development grant program. The announcement invites proposals for instrumentation purchases that align with Department of Defense research interests, including topic areas already supported by the administering agencies. While the notice does not list specific technical topics in the excerpt provided, the intent is clear: applicants should connect the equipment request to ongoing or planned research programs that matter to DoD priorities and demonstrate how the instrument will enhance the institution's ability to perform that work.

In terms of scale, the program is substantial. The estimated total funding available is $40,000,000, with an expectation of roughly 200 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000, which signals that DURIP is aimed at significant, often high-cost research instrumentation rather than small supplies or minor upgrades. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which can make it more accessible for institutions that would struggle to provide institutional matching funds for expensive equipment.

Eligibility is limited and specific. The competition is open only to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education that offer degree-granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering. This restriction emphasizes the program's dual mission: improving research infrastructure at universities and strengthening education and workforce development in technical fields important to defense. The listing notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the eligibility narrative provided makes it clear that accredited U.S. universities with relevant degree programs are the intended applicants.

Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number AFOSR BAA 2009-5 and the CFDA number 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program). The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 15, 2009, and an archive date of October 15, 2009, indicating this was a time-limited annual competition for FY 2010. Prospective applicants were directed to additional information through AFOSR's website, and a specific point of contact was provided for access issues: Jeanette Snyder, Procurement Analyst, reachable by phone at 937-656-9761, listed as the AFOSR contracting point of contact.

Overall, DURIP is best understood as an equipment acquisition program designed to modernize and expand university research infrastructure in areas that align with DoD needs. Strong proposals under this type of program typically center on a clear justification for the instrument, explain how it will be used to support defense-relevant research programs, and show how it will broaden or deepen research and student training capabilities at the institution.

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