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Funding Opportunities for Engineering Research in Artificial Intelligence (Dear Colleague Letter) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (ENG).
This Dear Colleague Letter encourages the submission of research and education proposals related to Artificial Intelligence as an Emerging Industry, with a focus on autonomous systems and robots, safe and trustworthy human-robot interactions, and human-AI collaboration. It aligns with national AI initiatives and strategies for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI development.
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Funding Opportunities for Engineering Research in Artificial Intelligence (Dear Colleague Letter) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (ENG). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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