Project Grant 2608506
- Federal Grant Award Summary Saint Louis University received a $199,976 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2027. The award funds research and development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-defined integrated sensing and communication underwater optical networking system designed to advance high-speed data...
- The National Science Foundation's Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure awarded the University of Nebraska a $336,504 Project Grant (CFDA 47.070, Computer and Information Science and Engineering) effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, to develop a remotely accessible underwater communication and networking testbed. The primary deliverables include a physics-informed digitized cyberinfrastructure platform deployed in a water tunnel facility that enables controlled, reproducible...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Saint Louis University was awarded $500,000 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) on January 15, 2026, for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) Phase I at Saint Louis University. The award supports the establishment of the Center for Accurate Georeferencing of the Environment (CAGE), a collaborative research initiative in partnership with Ohio...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Rutgers, The State University received a $312,500 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective June 15, 2025, with a completion date of May 31, 2028. This collaborative research initiative focuses on developing a cyber-physical system (CPS) comprising networked autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) equipped with machine learning...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Pacific Lutheran University received a $118,725 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) awarded on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. This collaborative research project develops an innovative observing system that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with multiple autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to characterize the three-dimensional structure of...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded a five-year Project Grant totaling $357,859 to the University of Alabama (Award Date: July 1, 2026; Completion Date: June 30, 2031) under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070). This CAREER award supports the development of theoretical, algorithmic, and experimental foundations for Underwater Acoustic Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Missouri State University received a $489,183 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Computing and Communication Foundations under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070), awarded October 1, 2026, with completion targeted for September 30, 2029. This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award supports a structured, research-intensive undergraduate training program designed to engage 30...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Florida's Division of Sponsored Research received a $599,960 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Computer and Network Systems under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070), effective July 15, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The research initiative develops advanced cyber-physical systems (CPS) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) designed to enhance long-term ocean...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Louisiana State University received a $445,830 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences (Geosciences program, CFDA 47.050) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. This collaborative research initiative will generate scientific understanding of benthic nepheloid layers (BNLs)—persistent layers of enhanced particle concentrations near the seafloor—and their role in regulating the benthic flux of trace elements and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Computing and Communication Foundations, awarded $456,210 to the University of Missouri System (operating as Curators of the University of Missouri) for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site focused on consumer networking technologies. The award, which commenced October 1, 2026, and will conclude September 30, 2029, supports an undergraduate research program that engages students in mentored research...
Saint Louis University received a $257,051 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070), awarded October 1, 2026, with completion targeted for September 30, 2029. This collaborative research initiative develops a remotely accessible underwater communication and networking testbed within a water tunnel facility located in St. Louis, Missouri. The primary deliverables include a reconfigurable, physics-informed experimental platform supporting hybrid underwater acoustic, magnetic, and visible light networking systems; physics-informed multi-modal deep generative channel models for underwater communication; curated datasets enabling reproducible research and artificial intelligence model development; and a scalable digital twin for dynamic underwater networking simulation and optimal control. These products and infrastructure enable the research community to conduct controlled, reproducible underwater wireless experiments without the prohibitive costs and operational challenges associated with natural water deployments. By providing shared advanced experimental tools, datasets, and software, the project advances next-generation underwater communication and networking technology development while supporting critical national interests in aquatic environment monitoring, maritime safety, offshore exploration, and national security. The award integrates research with educational components focused on training students in communication systems, networking, sensing technologies, and artificial intelligence to address workforce development needs in these strategic technical areas.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $257.1k | 5/13/26 |