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

Proposals accepted anytime

$10,000–$600,000 per award | Estimated total program funding: $3,000,000 | ~10 awards expected

Supports fundamental research to advance cloud-based, network-accessed manufacturing services and cybermanufacturing systems.

Open to all applicant types; industry collaborations (GOALI) encouraged.

--- ## Description This program supports foundational research to enable the development and evolution of network-accessed manufacturing services—termed "cybermanufacturing systems." These systems employ cloud-based applications ("apps") that plug into scalable, interactive architectures, offering broad accessibility, reliable execution, and transparency for users. The aim is to create interoperable, cross-process service layers that transform access to manufacturing capabilities, empowering innovators and entrepreneurs to both provide and utilize manufacturing solutions spanning ideation to physical realization. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Frameworks for partitioning mechanical design spaces for tractable design-to-manufacturing translation - Computer-Aided Design (CAD) engines for constrained, customizable part designs - Parametric design apps that incorporate process constraints for users without deep process knowledge - Software for generating and verifying machine instructions and design-for-manufacturability guidance - Model-based process and machine controls in integrated, networked environments - Methods for efficient allocation of networked manufacturing resources - Process and materials selection systems - Evidence-based certification and controlled visibility of assumptions - System architectures using or extending current Internet protocols - Software and protocols to support user-developed, interoperable manufacturing apps - Security and trustworthiness solutions for cybermanufacturing systems The program encourages multidisciplinary collaborations, especially between engineering and computer science, and with industry partners (including through GOALI proposals). --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - Award range: $10,000–$600,000 per project - Estimated total program funding: $3,000,000 - Expected number of awards: ~10 --- ## Eligibility - Open to all applicant types ("Unrestricted") - Universities, colleges, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and other entities may apply - Industry collaborations are encouraged, especially via the Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) mechanism - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - All proposals are submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) or [NSF FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/) - For GOALI proposals, follow the requirements in the most recent [GOALI solicitation](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf12513) - Review the [program description](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505291) for further details --- ## Additional Information - Collaborations with industrial partners, software and networking companies, and institutes in the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) are strongly encouraged - For questions about indirect cost rates, see the [NSF policy update](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/document/indirect-cost-rate) - Browse [projects funded by this program](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=018Y00&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov listing and application](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359416) - [NSF program description and additional information](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505291) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - [GOALI solicitation details](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf12513) - [NNMI partner information](http://manufacturing.gov/welcome.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------|--------------------------------------|---------------| | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | — | | Bruce Kramer (Program Contact) | [bkramer@nsf.gov](mailto:bkramer@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-5348 | For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact NSF Grants.gov support. For programmatic questions, contact the NSF program officer listed above.

Cybermanufacturing Systems

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