[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Opportunity is archived (no active deadline)

No specified ceiling or floor; award size varies by project scope and duration.

Supports innovative research in circuits, systems, and signal processing for next-generation communications, sensing, and cyber-physical systems.

The program is currently archived and not accepting applications.

--- ## Description The Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems (CCSS) program funds research advancing circuit and system hardware, signal processing, and system/network architectures for communications and sensing. The program aims to enable next-generation cyber-physical systems (CPS) that integrate computation, communication, and sensing with physical domains. CCSS invests in areas such as micro/nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS), physical, chemical, and biological sensing systems, neurotechnologies, and communication & sensing circuits and systems. Projects may address a wide range of societal applications including healthcare, medicine, environmental and biological monitoring, disaster mitigation, homeland security, intelligent transportation, manufacturing, energy, and smart infrastructure. Proposals leveraging emerging technologies and applications—such as ultra-high-speed communications, advanced imaging, personalized health monitoring, secured wireless connectivity, and dynamic-data-enabled autonomous systems—are encouraged. Key technical focus areas include: - RF circuits and antennas for communications and sensing - Communication systems and signal processing (including wireless, optical, and hybrid networking) - Dynamic bio-sensing systems - Integrated sensing, communication, and computational systems - Quantum communication systems - Ultra-low power and wearable/implantable sensing systems --- ## Due Dates - Opportunity is archived and not currently accepting applications. --- ## Funding Amount - No specific award ceiling or floor is listed. - Award size and duration are determined by project scope and merit. - Cost sharing or matching is not required. --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is unrestricted; open to all types of applicants (universities, research institutions, nonprofits, industry, etc.), subject to NSF standard requirements. --- ## Application Process - As the opportunity is archived, applications are not currently being accepted. - For future cycles or similar opportunities, proposals must be submitted in accordance with the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg). - Proposers should monitor the [program page](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505248) for updates on future solicitations or reopening. --- ## Additional Information - Projects are expected to address innovative engineering principles and solutions for communications and sensing systems. - The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches and projects that bridge multiple domains. - For questions about research fit or future cycles, contact the program directors listed below. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description PD-16-7564](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505248) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359466) - [CCSS Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/ccss-communications-circuits-sensing-systems) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Browse funded CCSS projects](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=756400&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |---------------|--------------------------------------|---------------|---------------| | Huaiyu Dai | [hdai@nsf.gov](mailto:hdai@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8339| ENG/ECCS | | Jenshan Lin | [jenlin@nsf.gov](mailto:jenlin@nsf.gov)| (703) 292-7360| ENG/ECCS | | Rosa Lukaszew | [rlukasze@nsf.gov](mailto:rlukasze@nsf.gov)| (703) 292-8103| ENG/ECCS | | Richard Nash | [rnash@nsf.gov](mailto:rnash@nsf.gov)| (703) 292-5394| ENG/ECCS | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | NSF |

Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems

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