Dynamics, Control and Systems Diagnostics
Support for research in Dynamics, Control, and Systems Diagnostics, focusing on modeling, analysis, diagnostics, and control of dynamic systems; PIs can request necessary funding and feedback on project alignment.
Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: No specified ceiling; PIs should request funds necessary and sufficient for the proposed research. Typical NSF awards in this area range from 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports fundamental research on modeling, analysis, diagnostics, and control of dynamic systems, including theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches.
Key Information: PIs are encouraged to submit a one-page summary to dcsd@nsf.gov for feedback on project alignment before applying.
Description
The Dynamics, Control and Systems Diagnostics (DCSD) program supports fundamental research that advances the understanding, modeling, analysis, diagnostics, and control of dynamic systems. The program welcomes theoretical, computational, and experimental projects that are either knowledge-driven or inspired by real-world applications. Research should address at least one of the following foundational areas:
- Modeling: Developing mathematical frameworks to understand and predict dynamic system behavior.
- Analysis: Creating theoretical and computational tools to discover and explore key properties of dynamic systems.
- Diagnostics: Innovating methods to relate underlying causes to observed behaviors in dynamic systems.
- Control: Designing methods to achieve desired behaviors or mitigate undesired behaviors in dynamic systems.
The program encourages principal investigators to justify their requested funding based on the scope and needs of their proposed research. Early feedback on project alignment with DCSD objectives is available by submitting a one-page summary to the program directors.
