Joint National Science Foundation and United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Funding Opportunity: Supporting Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR)
Supports interdisciplinary research developing advanced robotics with transformative potential for agriculture, funded jointly by NSF and USDA/NIFA.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical NSF award sizes for robotics research range from $300,000 to $1,200,000 over 3–4 years; actual amounts may vary by project scope and agency.
Summary: Supports foundational research in robotics with transformative potential for agricultural applications through a joint NSF and USDA/NIFA effort.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
This joint funding opportunity from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) seeks proposals for foundational research in agricultural robotics. The program aims to support research that develops pioneering robotic technologies with transformative impact in agriculture and agricultural sciences. Projects should address significant needs in agriculture, demonstrate clear relevance to robotics, and have the potential for substantial advancement in the field. The NSF Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) program, in collaboration with USDA/NIFA, encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates engineering, computer science, and agricultural sciences to create robots with new or substantially enhanced capabilities.
