Project Grant 2614256
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi $365,996 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop and evaluate an air-to-ground autonomous vehicle network integrating stacked intelligent metasurface (SIM) antennas with unmanned aerial vehicles as mobile communication and computing platforms. The research addresses latency, reliability, and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Oklahoma State University $560,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop resilience in terahertz wireless backhaul systems integrated with aerial platforms such as drones and high-altitude balloons. The project, executed through September 30, 2029, at Oklahoma State University's Stillwater, Oklahoma location, organizes research into...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $472,060 project grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to the University of North Texas for the period of May 15, 2023 to April 30, 2026. The grant supports the development of an enhanced open networked airborne computing platform to facilitate design, implementation, and testing of integrated control, computing, communication, and networking capabilities for airborne applications. Key deliverables include...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded The Regents of the University of Colorado one dollar on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) for collaborative research on integrated communications and sensing systems for autonomous uncrewed aircraft operating over wireless networks along designated drone highways. The project develops hardware and software innovations addressing the coexistence...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded a $313,000 Project Grant to the New Jersey Institute of Technology from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023. The grant supports the collaborative research project "ROBUST AIRBORNE WIRELESS EDGE COMPUTING NETWORK USING SWARMING UAVS" under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA #47.070). The research aims to develop a robust airborne wireless edge computing network using...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded the University of California Irvine $359,999 on October 1, 2025, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop a mathematical framework for optimizing trajectories of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms in sensor networks. The project addresses trajectory optimization challenges including UAV dynamics, energy efficiency, heterogeneous vehicle types,...
- This $177,560 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program supports the development of a new training program to equip students with essential skills for conducting research on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) cyber infrastructure. The project, led by San Diego State University Foundation, involves four training modules focused on fundamental aspects of UAS including control, communication, computing, and...
- This $200,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.079) supports a collaborative research initiative focused on learning-assisted integrated sensing, communication, and security for 6G unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) networks. The multi-institutional research team from Auburn University, Florida International University, IIT Kharagpur, and IIIT Naya Raipur aims to develop innovative solutions integrating UAV...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc. $449,465 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to establish and operate a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on unmanned aerial vehicle cybersecurity research. The REU site, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, enrolls ten undergraduates annually in a 10-week summer program...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $314,818 project grant to San Diego State University Foundation doing business as San Diego State University Research Foundation under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070). The grant aims to develop an enhanced open networked airborne computing platform to facilitate design, implementation, and testing of airborne computing systems integrating control, computing, communication, and networking functions. Key...
The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Mississippi State University $450,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to establish scientific foundations for mission-critical reconfigurable UAV networks (MRUNs) that integrate sensing, communication, and computing to enhance resilience and operational effectiveness in disaster response and emergency situations. The project investigates theory, algorithms, and architecture for distributed integrated sensing and communication in UAV swarms operating in infrastructure-denied environments. Work comprises three integrated research thrusts: development of a wideband integrated sensing and communication framework that jointly optimizes sensing and communication under UAV mobility and dynamic swarm geometries through adaptive waveform design and geometry-aware deployment; introduction of a reconfigurable isotropic swarm-array architecture enabling UAVs to dynamically form volumetric, phase-coherent apertures through mid-flight docking and low-loss radio-frequency interconnects; and a third thrust addressing additional technical requirements for mission-critical operation. The research strengthens disaster and emergency response capabilities and supports applications in environmental monitoring, intelligent transportation, and public safety, with broader impacts including interdisciplinary workforce development through summer programs and UAV demonstrations. Performance runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029, at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $450.0k | 7/30/26 |