Topic Portal - Naval Research Program
Nested Applications
Topic Portal | Topic Portal Access
Topic Portal Access
To review current sponsored topics, create a topic, or submit an IREF, please login and follow prompts.
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GLOBAL | Topic Portal open/close announcement (used sitewide)
FY27 Topic Portal will open in 1st quarter 2026.
Topic Portal | Topic & IREF Submission Guides
How to use the NRP Topic Portal
Topic Submission
Research topics are submitted by Fleet Topic Advocates looking for NPS faculty to perform research in specific areas.
How to create and input a Research Topic - printable web guide
Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF) Submission
IREFs are how NPS faculty submit an official preliminary proposed research Statement of Work for NRP Research Topics.
Submit an Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF) - printable web guide
Approve an Initial Research Estimate Form (IREF) - printable web guide
Topic Portal | Topic Aligning Guidance
Topic Aligning Guidance (TAG)
All Topics must be directly aligned with Navy guidance. Topics outside of this guidance will not be considered for selection and funding.
Guidance options