The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) has been honored with 10 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) awards from the Department of Defense (DOD), marking the highest number received by any institution this year. Notably, nine of these awards were granted to researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
DURIP allocated a total of $43 million to 64 universities for the acquisition of advanced equipment essential for pioneering research. At UC San Diego, these funds will support a diverse array of projects, including the deployment of underwater gliders to study ocean circulation, enhancements in autonomous submarine navigation, and investigations into the effects of underwater noise on whale populations. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that the University has secured 10 DURIP grants.
Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla expressed pride in the university’s accomplishment, stating, “UC San Diego is proud to have won the highest number of DURIP grants among all institutions this year.” He emphasized that this recognition reflects the university’s commitment to developing innovative technologies, a testament to the cutting-edge research conducted across its various departments. The university’s robust research enterprise, with an annual budget of $1.73 billion, continues to drive advancements in science and technology.
