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Army Research Office seeks University of Colorado Boulder proposals for MURI research

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 30
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What happened

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The Army Research Office initiated a proposal request to the University of Colorado Boulder on October 30, 2026, for a new research partnership. The Department of War announced that 20 university research teams will share $150 million from the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) in fiscal year 2026.

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Why it matters

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The MURI program provides funding for defense-relevant basic science, with each award averaging about $7.5 million over five years. This investment supports basic research into future military technologies, including quantum computing, trusted AI, and autonomy.

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Who's involved

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • University of Colorado BoulderSpeculative

    Could receive direct grant award from the Department of War/Army Research Office for MURI research funding.

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The entities involved

  • Army Research Office

    research arm of the United States Department of the Army in Durham, North Carolina, United States

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  • University of Colorado Boulder

    public university in Boulder, Colorado, USA and flagship of the University of Colorado System

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