Research Education in partnership with the AME Lab is launching a new Department of War (DoW) Research Funding course as part of its Certificate Program, providing researchers and research development professionals with flexible, role-specific guidance for navigating DoW funding. The course is offered within RED 794: Federal Agency Foundations and is organized into two tracks: Principal Investigators, […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of War (DoW) has announced new research and development funding opportunities supporting basic research, early-career investigators and institutional research capacity. Researchers are encouraged to review the opportunities below and connect with the appropriate program officers before submitting. Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research The Department of War is accepting white papers […]
Read MoreThe Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) has released its Fiscal Year 2026 Multi-Topic Request for Project Proposals, offering researchers an opportunity to advance medical technologies and knowledge solutions with relevance to military health. The solicitation, MTEC-26-04-MultiTopic, covers a broad range of focus areas and may support projects involving medical techniques, knowledge products, devices, drugs, biologics, […]
Read MoreThe Applied Medical & Engineering Lab has released a Faculty Guide to Department of War Research Funding. The guide is meant to help researchers navigate the funding opportunities, culture, and application process that the DoW has to offer. The DoW is the largest government agency with a substantial research budget, and funds projects across nearly […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to announce the release of the High Tech West 2027–2028 Request for Proposals (RFP), published April 1, 2026. High Tech West is the university’s premier intramural funding program supporting early-stage (TRL 1–3) research aligned with national security priorities. This annual pitch competition […]
Read MoreBy: Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research High Tech West reflects the University of Utah at a moment of acceleration — where discovery, infrastructure, and national alignment converge. Now in its third year, High Tech West has become the Office of the Vice President […]
Read MoreThe Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) is the Department of War’s premier scientific research meeting, bringing together military medical providers with deployment experience, DoD scientists, academic researchers, and industry partners to address the unique medical needs of the deployed Warfighter. 2026 Theme Harnessing the Power of Military Medical Research Submit Your Abstract […]
Read MoreAs High Tech West nears, AM&E Lab teams are collaboratively refining their projects behind the scenes ahead of the competition. By Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications, Office of the Vice President for Research High Tech West is a month out, and the AM&E Lab is deep into preparations with nearly three dozen teams that will […]
Read MoreMcDonough will work with the VPR on realizing the vision and mission of the VPR’s research impact goals for growing the U’s Department of Defense research portfolio.
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