University Center of Excellence in Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computing with Intelligent Materials
FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2021-0005
Grants.gov  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332883
White Papers - due June 1, 2021 - briefly summarizing the proposing institution’s ideas are highly encouraged but not required.
Deadline August 16, 2021

     This Center of Excellence is anticipated to extend the research interests of AFRL in the topical area of neuromorphic (brain-inspired) computing and provide opportunities for a new generation of US scientists and engineers to address United States Space Force (USSF) and United States Air Force (USAF) research needs. This is a special FOA because it explicitly calls for (a) research in the high-priority Air Force interest areas of neuroscience, neuromorphic computing, and nanomaterials; and (b) education of students within the US in vital technology areas with opportunities for potential recruitment of US nationals for employment at AFRL.
     Specifically, the basic research objectives of this COE include:
(1) Explore and understand bio-realistic algorithms and models to identify key computing elements and neuromorphic dynamics;
(2) Discover intelligent materials and devices with intrinsic dynamics to enable bio-realistic algorithms and models;
(3) Design innovative circuits based on intelligent materials to realize computing elements required by algorithms and models; and
(4) Explore and design scalable, reliable architectures for bio-realistic algorithms and models.
Proposals must address all four research objectives to be considered eligible for funding.