Science of Artificial Intelligence - Basic and Applied Research for the Naval Domain

The Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research published a Special Notice seeking research in artificial intelligence for naval applications. The Notice requests white papers and proposals in areas such as predictive maintenance using AI, rapid learning of task procedures from text, scalable verification and validation tools for AI, brain-inspired deep learning with spiking neurons, brain-based computation, explainable AI systems, mission-focused AI, and predictive adaptations to support human performance and injury prevention.

The Notice aims to advance the Navy's use of AI through basic and applied research. Offerors are encouraged to submit white papers by August 15, 2019 and full proposals by October 15, 2019. There is no set-aside indicated. Selections and awards are expected by March 1, 2020. The Notice provides opportunities for research including predictive maintenance using AI, rapid learning of task procedures from text, scalable verification and validation tools for AI, brain-inspired deep learning with spiking neurons, brain-based computation, explainable AI systems, mission-focused AI, and predictive adaptations to support human performance and injury prevention. Points of contact are provided for technical and contractual questions.