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GrantFY26 Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration (RC) (NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260004)
Atlas Opportunity Score92/100
FundingUp to $14,400,000 total; approximately 24 awards; up to $600,000 total cost per award over three years, generally up to $200,000 per year. No cost sharing or matching required.
DeadlineMandatory White Paper and supporting documentation due October 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time through RunGrants. Invited full proposals due April 5, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time through Grants.gov.
Required next actionQualifying institutions and faculty teams should use the current DEPSCoR Research Collaboration instructions and RunGrants process. Confirm Applicant/PI and Collaborator/co-PI eligibility, select the applicable DoD topic, complete RunGrants eligibility and registration, use the September 16, 2026 Amendment 4 and current FAQ, and submit the mandatory White Paper package by October 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Current statusActive — published; healthcare-scope pathway documented in FY26 DEPSCoR RC Topics 1 and 6Source verificationOctober 7, 2026
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