Federal Project Grant Award Summary

New York University received a $639,989 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) for the project "Architectural Foundations for Deployable Low-Latency and Resilient Networks." The award, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029, supports research and development activities designed to establish architecturally extensible approaches that enable integration of low-latency and resilience capabilities within existing network infrastructure. The project delivers three primary research thrusts: demand-anchored architectures for high-frequency spectrum utilizing analytical and economic models; reordering-tolerant communication mechanisms that decouple reliable delivery from packet ordering constraints; and end-to-end low-latency transport frameworks supporting heterogeneous network coexistence.

The project produces deployable network solutions intended to support emerging industries including interactive media, transportation systems, and manufacturing. Deliverables include open-source educational materials and research outputs designed for industry transition, supported through collaboration with industry partners to ensure practical deployment applicability. The award also contributes to workforce development by engaging students in advanced networking research and preparing personnel for careers in network systems engineering.