Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering

The Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering (CDS&E) meta-program aims to identify and capitalize on opportunities for significant scientific and engineering advancements. The program utilizes advanced computational methods and big data analytics to encourage breakthroughs across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines. The program is not designed to replace existing programs, but rather to supplement them with extensive computational or data science components.

CDS&E encourages research that pushes the boundaries of science and engineering with advanced computations and data analytics. Proposals across any research domain supported by participating divisions are welcomed. In addition, proposals can tackle issues that stimulate interactions among theory, computing, experimentation, and observation.

Emphasis areas for the CDS&E program may vary per program. Therefore, Primary Investigators (PIs) are encouraged to consult the related programs before submitting a proposal. Any proposal submitted to the CDS&E program that is not in accordance with the program description may be transferred to or reviewed within the individual program context.

Given the interest in accelerating advancements in multiple disciplines, the CDS&E program is eager for substantive science, engineering, or computing research proposals. The proposals can include the development of algorithm and pilot software that supports science and engineering, depending on the particular program. Prospective proposers who aim to implement proven techniques into robust cyberinfrastructure are instead directed to the Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation (CSSI) program.

When submitting a proposal to the CDS&E program, it must be submitted to one of the related programs or divisions by the associated submission window or deadline. If a proposal falls outside of the receiving program's scientific scope, it may either be transferred to a different program or returned without review.

The following are the due dates for proposal submission:

ENG Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems: September 01 - September 15, 2023 and annually thereafter.

ENG Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation: September 01 - September 15, 2023 and annually thereafter.

MPS Division of Chemistry (CAT, CSDM-B, SYN): September 01 - September 30, 2023 and annually thereafter.

MPS Division of Materials Research: October 16, 2023 and annually thereafter.

MPS Division of Astronomical Sciences (Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation, Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants): October 01 - November 15, 2023 and annually thereafter.

MPS Division of Chemistry (CMI, ECS, MSN): October 01 - October 31, 2023 and annually thereafter.

MPS Division of Physics (Plasma Physics program): November 20, 2023 and the third Monday in November annually thereafter.

MPS Division of Chemistry (CLP, CSDM-A, CTMC): Full proposals are accepted at any time.

MPS Division of Mathematical Sciences: Full proposals are accepted at any time.