Funder: Office of Naval Research

Due Dates: May 23, 2025 (White Paper) | June 5, 2025 (Proposal Pitch Day, by invitation) | June 23, 2025 (Full Proposal)

Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 for an initial 12 months; optional additional 12 months for a total not to exceed $500,000 per award.

Summary: Supports international, multidisciplinary research teams in developing AI solutions for scene perception and operational context in maritime unmanned systems.

Key Information: Lead PI must be from a non-U.S. institution; majority of team members expected to be outside the U.S.