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The NSF Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) program (PD 20-144Y) supports fundamental advances in robotic systems that combine computational capability and physical complexity.
Jointly led by NSF's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) and Engineering (ENG) Directorates, the program defines robotics as intelligence embodied in an engineered construct with the ability to process information, sense, plan, and move within its environment.
Research proposals should focus on a specific robot or robot class, propose new or significantly enhanced capabilities, and address fundamental gaps in robotics science. Priority areas include autonomous perception and navigation, AI-driven manipulation and locomotion, human-robot interaction, multi-robot coordination, learning-based control, and robotic systems operating in unstructured real-world environments.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S.-based institutions of higher education and nonprofit research organizations. Proposers must consult with a Program Officer at Robotics@nsf.gov before submission. Full proposals accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. Non-compliant proposals may be returned without review. Declined proposals subject to one-year resubmission moratorium. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250K to $1M per award for up to 3 years Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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SBIR/STTR Phase I Programs is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR/STTR programs provide non-dilutive funding for cutting-edge technology innovations that address societal challenges. The Space (SP) topic seeks transformative technologies for sustainable space exploration, habitation, or industrialization, which could include in-space research or manufacturing systems, microgravity applications, and photonic devices and materials.
With the NSF Convergence Accelerator, NSF's goals are: (i) to pilot a new NSF capability to accelerate use-inspired convergence research in areas of national importance, and (ii) to initiate convergence team-building capacity around exploratory, potentially high-risk proposals in specific convergence topics (tracks). The NSF Convergence Accelerator supports use-inspired, goal-oriented, basic research, encouraging rapid advances through partnerships that include multiple stakeholders (e.g., industry, academic, not-for-profits, government entities, and others). The NSF Convergence Accelerator brings teams together in a cohort that are all focused on a common research goal of national importance, but which may be pursuing many different approaches. As a funder of research and education across all fields of science and engineering and with relationships with universities and funding agencies around the world, NSF is uniquely positioned to pilot this approach to accelerate discovery and innovation. Teams supported by the NSF Convergence Accelerator will focus on grand challenges that require a convergence approach. The teams are multidisciplinary and leverage partnerships; tracks within the NSF Convergence Accelerator relate to a grand challenge problem and have a high probability of resulting in deliverables that will benefit society within a fixed term. The NSF Convergence Accelerator is modeled on acceleration and innovation activities from the most forward-looking companies and universities. Specific funding opportunities will be announced through Dear Colleague Letters, program announcements, and/or solicitations. For more information see the NSF Convergence Accelerator website: https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/convergence-accelerator/index.jsp Funding Opportunity Number: PD-19-095Y. Assistance Listing: 47.083. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST.