Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Core Programs | 19 589

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Core Programs grant opportunity funds research and education projects that push forward the fundamentals and applied frontiers of computing, communications, and information science and engineering. The overall aim is to generate new knowledge and capabilities across the computing spectrum, including the design of algorithms and systems, the theory that underpins them, and the cyberinfrastructure needed to support advanced research and large-scale computational work. In practice, this solicitation serves as a central entry point for a wide range of core CISE topics, allowing investigators to propose work that advances computing as a discipline while also enabling progress in other fields that rely on computing.

Projects are routed through several major CISE organizational units and their associated core programs. Within the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC), the OAC Core Research program supports work tied to advanced cyberinfrastructure, such as foundational advances in computational and data infrastructure, scalable systems, and the technologies that make large, shared research computing possible. Within the Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF), proposals can align with Algorithmic Foundations (AF), Communications and Information Foundations (CIF), Foundations of Emerging Technologies (FET), or Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF). Collectively, these CCF programs emphasize the theoretical and foundational layers of computing and communications, including algorithms, information and communication theory, new and emerging computing paradigms, and the principles underlying software and hardware systems.

The Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS) supports proposals through the CNS Core program, focusing on the computing and networking systems layer, including architectures, networks, distributed and embedded systems, and related systems challenges. The Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) supports work through programs such as Cyber-Human Systems (CHS), Information Integration and Informatics (III), and Robust Intelligence (RI). These IIS programs cover areas where computing intersects with people, data, and intelligent behavior, including human-centered computing, data and information integration, and AI and machine learning approaches that are reliable and effective under real-world constraints.

The solicitation offers multiple project classes with different budget ranges and durations, giving investigators options that match the scope of their ideas. Small Projects can request up to $500,000 in total budget for projects lasting up to three years, and these proposals may be submitted to OAC, CCF, CNS, or IIS. Medium Projects range from $500,001 to $1,200,000 in total budget with durations up to four years, and they are available for submission to CCF, CNS, and IIS (but not OAC under this solicitation structure). Large Projects range from $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 in total budget with durations up to five years, and they may be submitted only to CNS. The program notice indicates that more detailed definitions and expectations for these classes are provided in the full solicitation, particularly in the section describing project classes.

Administratively, this is a discretionary NSF grant opportunity in the science and technology research and development category (CFDA 47.070). The source information lists an anticipated scale of activity of roughly 600 expected awards. The award ceiling is listed as $0 in the source data, which typically signals that a single fixed cap is not specified in that field and that the practical limits are governed instead by the project-class budget ranges and the constraints described in the solicitation. Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full opportunity text. The opportunity was created on July 2, 2019, and the original closing date shown is September 30, 2019, indicating the version and timing of the specific posting reflected in the provided source data.

• The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Core Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.070.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 02, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 600 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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