(FOA)-Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS); April 12, 2019

 

Agency

National Science Foundation

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Transportation

National Institutes of Health

U.S. Department of Agriculture

 

Description

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are engineered systems that are built from, and depend upon, the seamless integration of computation and physical components.

 

The CPS program aims to develop the core research needed to engineer complex CPS, some of which may also require dependable, high-confidence, or provable behaviors. Core research areas of the program include control, data analytics, autonomy, design, information management, internet of things (IoT), mixed initiatives including human-in- or on-the-loop, networking, privacy, real-time systems, safety, security, and verification. By abstracting from the particulars of specific systems and application domains, the CPS program seeks to reveal cross-cutting, fundamental scientific and engineering principles that underpin the integration of cyber and physical elements across all application domains. The program additionally supports the development of methods, tools, and hardware and software components based upon these cross-cutting principles, along with validation of the principles via prototypes and testbeds. This program also fosters a research community that is committed to advancing education and outreach in CPS and accelerating the transition of CPS research into the real world.

 

Proposals for three classes of research and education projects—differing in scope and goals—will be considered through this solicitation:

• Small projects may request a total budget of up to $500,000 for a period of up to 3 years. They are well suited to emerging new and innovative ideas that may have high impact on the field of CPS.
• Medium projects may request a total budget ranging from $500,001 to $1,200,000 for a period of up to 3 years. They are well suited to multi-disciplinary projects that accomplish clear goals requiring integrated perspectives spanning the disciplines.
• Frontier projects must address clearly identified critical CPS challenges that cannot be achieved by a set of smaller projects. Furthermore, Frontier projects should also look to push the boundaries of CPS well beyond today's systems and capabilities. Funding may be requested for a total of $1,200,001 to $7,000,000 for a period of 4 to 5 years. Note that the Frontier project submission window is different than that for Small and Medium projects.

 

Announcement Number

NSF 19-553

 

Small Projects Closing Date

April 12, 2019

 

Frontier Projects Closing Date

September 26, 2019

 

Link to Full Announcement

https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19553/nsf19553.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click

 

Contact Information

David Corman

(703) 292-8754

dcorman@nsf.gov