Topic Portal - Naval Research Program

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Topic Portal Access

Topic Portal Access

To review current sponsored topics, create a topic, or submit an IREF, please login and follow prompts.

Log in to:

  • Create a Topic
  • Review a Topic
  • Create an IREF
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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 (PDF)

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

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Meeting Fleet Objectives

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