Algorithms for Modern Power Systems (AMPS)

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Supports research to develop mathematical and statistical algorithms that improve the security, reliability and efficiency of the modern power grid.

Synopsis

The Algorithms for Modern Power Systems (AMPS) program will support research projects to develop the next generation of mathematical and statistical algorithms for improvement of the security, reliability, and efficiency of the modern power grid. The program is a partnership between the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability (OE) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Program contacts

Name	Email	Phone	Organization
Tomek Bartoszynski	tbartosz@nsf.gov	(703) 292-4885	MPS/DMS
Eriko Hironaka	ehironak@nsf.gov	(703) 292-7041	MPS/DMS
Elizabeth Wilmer	ewilmer@nsf.gov	(703) 292-7021	MPS/DMS
Jun Zhu	jzhu@nsf.gov	(703) 292-4551	MPS/DMS
Ludmil T. Zikatanov	lzikatan@nsf.gov	(703) 292-2175	MPS/DMS

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Program guidelines

Award information

Estimated number of awards and funding amounts are subject to the availability of funds.

Estimated number of awards

4 to 10

Review full program guidelines and learn how to submit a proposal in the latest solicitation. Read the solicitation NSF 22-569

Published:

February 10, 2022