# AFRL/AFOSR-Taiwan NSTC Frontiers in Materials and Nanostructures: AI-Driven Discovery, Quantum Geometry, and Energy-Efficient Information Technologies 2027-2030 (FA955027S0002)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FA955027S0002 |
| Title | AFRL/AFOSR-Taiwan NSTC Frontiers in Materials and Nanostructures: AI-Driven Discovery, Quantum Geometry, and Energy-Efficient Information Technologies 2027-2030 |
| Agency | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-28 |
| Close date | 2027-02-19 |
| Award ceiling | $450,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $3,600,000 |
| Funding category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 12.800 |
| Summary | This is a special Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), which will hereafter generally be referred to as “we, us, our, or AFOSR.” We announce the solicitation for a three-year program entitled “Frontiers in Materials and Nanostructures: AI-Driven Discovery, Quantum Geometry, and Energy-Efficient Information Technologies.” The US Air Force-Taiwan Nanoscience Program is one of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research’s (AFOSR) International Research Initiatives. This international program is focused on shaping the direction and advancing the state-of-the- |
| Agency contact | alexander.kamrud.1@us.af.mil |

## Why this score
- 106 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $450,000 suits small organizations.

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