Office of Naval Research Basic Research Challenge: Decentralized Online Optimization Grant Program

The Office of Naval Research is seeking proposals for developing principles and algorithms to solve decentralized, online optimization problems for large, complex systems beyond centralized control. The focus is on creating mathematical frameworks, defining canonical models, and identifying algorithmic strategies. This grant supports basic science and engineering research in academia and industry, emphasizing high-risk projects. Collaborative groups with a history of innovative research are preferred. Applicants are required to follow Application Instructions under ONRBAA12-001. Closing date for applications is May 15, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 144213

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	12-SN-0006
Funding Opportunity Title::	Special Program Announcement for 2012 Office of Naval Research Basic Research Challenge: Decentralized Online Optimization
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	12.300 — Basic and Applied Scientific Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Feb 15, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	May 15, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	May 15, 2012
Archive Date::	Jun 14, 2012
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Award Ceiling::	$
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility::	Refer to ONRBAA12-001

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Office of Naval Research
Description::	The Navy is moving towards deploying large, complex systems that are beyond centralized control. A canonical example of such a system is a fleet of unmanned vehicles with limited communications operating in a dynamic environment. Important characteristics of these systems are that 1) they are decentralized (i.e., system components can take independent actions), and 2) the environment in which the system operates is not necessarily known a priori, and is revealed over time; that is, the data defining the system and its environment is online (in the sense of online algorithms). Objective and Areas of Interest: The objective of this topic is to develop scientific principles and algorithms for solving decentralized, online optimization problems. To achieve this, first, solid mathematical frameworks need to be proposed and put into place so that various algorithmic strategies can be developed, analyzed, and compared. Second, canonical models need to be defined. These models should capture the fundamental difficulties associated with decentralized, online optimization. The aim in defining a few, simple canonical models is not to include all possible real-world complexities, but rather create a set of models whose rigorous treatment will drive design and analysis principles. Third, promising algorithmic strategies need to be identified and developed. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals for this Basic Research Challenge Program. This program supports basic science and/or engineering research within academia and industry. The program focuses on stimulating new, high-risk basic research projects. ONR will consider awards to single investigators, but preference is for collaborative groups that have a history of innovative research in the mathematical and computational sciences. Applicants shall NOT apply under this Special Notice. Applicants shall apply using the Application Instructions and Package under ONRBAA12-001.
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Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	12.300
Competition ID:	12-SN-0006
Competition Title:	Special Program Announcement for 2012 Office of Naval Research Basic Research Challenge Decentralize
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00097651
Opening Date:
Closing Date:	May 15, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	Gordon Jaquith
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
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Packages

Assistance Listings	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions	Who Can Apply:
12.300	12-SN-0006	Special Program Announcement for 2012 Office of Naval Research Basic Research Challenge Decentralize	PKG00097651		May 15, 2012	View	Gordon Jaquith	Organization Applicants

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