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The NSF Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) program, jointly led by the CISE and ENG Directorates under solicitation PD 20-144Y, supports foundational advances in robotics research across the full interdisciplinary range of engineering and computer science challenges.
The program focuses on robotic systems exhibiting significant levels of both computational capability and physical complexity, defined as intelligence embodied in an engineered construct with the ability to process information, sense, plan, and move within or substantially alter its working environment.
Research must clearly articulate a focus on a robot or class of robots, aim to endow robots with new and useful capabilities or significantly enhance existing ones, and address fundamental gaps in robotics.
The program encourages meaningful experimental validation on physical platforms and supports research spanning perception, planning, learning, control, human-robot interaction, multi-robot systems, manipulation, locomotion, and autonomous navigation. Full proposals are accepted on a rolling basis year-round, making this one of the most accessible federal robotics funding programs.
The FRR program is distinct from NSF's National Robotics Initiative 3. 0 (NRI 3. 0) in that FRR focuses on foundational single-investigator or small-team research rather than large integrative projects.
Potential investigators are strongly encouraged to discuss projects with FRR Program Officers before submission. A joint NSF-USDA Dear Colleague Letter also encourages FRR proposals addressing agricultural robotics applications.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to U.S. academic institutions, nonprofit research organizations, and other entities eligible for NSF funding. Principal investigators at all career stages are welcome. Proposals must focus on foundational robotics research with clear intellectual contributions addressing fundamental gaps. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000 to $1,500,000 per award. Special proposal types including EAGER, RAPID, and RAISE may have different funding levels and can be submitted at any time with prior consultation with program officers. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NSF Foundational Research in Robotics Program for AI-Integrated Autonomous Robotic Systems is funded by National Science Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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