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Welcome to the Naval Research Program Portal!

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Naval Research Program (NRP) is funded by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and supports research projects for the Navy and Marine Corps. The NRP research projects are comprised of individual research teams, where projects are conducted, NPS expertise is developed, and then maintained, on behalf of the Navy and Marine Corps. Learn more...

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Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF) Submission

General Research Topic Submission and IREF Submission for FY24 research funding consideration has passed. We are not accepting additional Research Topics or IREFs at this time.

Topic review and board consideration for funding is done on an annual cycle but you can submit a new topic or resubmit a topic for consideration most any time. FY25 topic submission opens 01 JUN.

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Important Dates

27 Apr: Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF) Submission for FY24 Cycle Open
9, 10, 15, 18 May: Virtual IREF Submission Process Info Sessions
24 May: Deadline for Faculty to Submit an IREF for FY24 Funding Consideration
31 May: Deadline for Dept Assoc Chair for Research to Approve/Disapprove FY24 IREF
01 Jun: Topic Submission for FY25 Cycle Opens
07 Jun: Deadline for Research Topic Sponsor to Approve/Disapprove FY24 IREFs
12 Jun: IREF Packages sent to Topic Sponsor Leads for Review & Prioritization
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All NRP program questions and inquiries may be directed to NRP Program Management, nrp@nps.edu.

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