# Collaborative Research: MFAI: Combinatorial and topological modeling of trade-offs in language generation: Breadth, validity, and plasticity

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Duke University |
| Location | DURHAM, NC |
| Project | Collaborative Research: MFAI: Combinatorial and topological modeling of trade-offs in language generation: Breadth, validity, and plasticity |
| Award amount | $450,000 |
| Obligated so far | $450,000 |
| Awarded | 2026-07-20 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2029-08-31 |
| Program | MSPA-INTERDISCIPLINARY, Combinatorics, Special Projects - CCF |
| Directorate / division | MPS / MMS |
| Award ID | 2601663 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

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