The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers funding for the Dynamics, Control and Systems Diagnostics (DCSD) program, which supports fundamental research on dynamic systems. This research focuses on modeling, analysis, diagnostics, and control of dynamic behaviors, covering both theoretical and practical approaches. Projects should advance knowledge in at least one of the following areas: mathematical modeling, computational and theoretical analysis, diagnostics of system behavior, and control techniques.

Proposals can be submitted at any time through Research.gov or Grants.gov, and there are no specific deadlines for standard proposals. However, for specialized programs like EAGER or RAPID, Principal Investigators must contact the program director before submission. The NSF encourages researchers to consult with program contacts for feedback by sending a one-page project summary to ensure alignment with DCSD objectives.

For more information or guidance, PIs can reach out to NSF contacts like Marcello Canova, Alena Talkachova, or other listed program directors. Full proposals must comply with the guidelines in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide or the Grants.gov Application Guide, depending on the submission portal used.