Foundational Research in Robotics
U.S. National Science Foundation
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- Posted
- Jan 11, 2026
- Closes
- No deadline published by the funder
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- PD-20-144Y
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 47.041
Amount
Amount not published by the funder
Who can apply
About this opportunity
The Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) program, jointly led by the CISE and ENG Directorates, supports research on robotic systems that exhibit significant levels of both computational capability and physical complexity. For the purposes of this program, a robot is 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. Here intelligence includes a broad class of methods that enable a robot to solve problems or to make contextually appropriate decisions and act upon them. The program welcomes research that considers inextricably interwoven questions of intelligence, computation, and embodiment. Projects may also focus on a distinct aspect of intelligence, computat...