Scalable Memory Architecture Program (SMAP) NAT-RD-25-0001

Sponsor: National Semiconductor Technology Center
Internal Deadline: 05/12/2025
Institutional Submission Limit: 2: 1/topic
Sponsor Deadline: 06/17/2025
Program Website

The SMAP research initiative aims to tackle the memory wall challenge by developing scalable, workload-driven architectural solutions using new memory technologies beyond traditional memories (such as SRAM, DRAM Flash) and advanced packaging technologies.

The program plans to fund multiple research teams to explore two Focus Areas:
  - Data center compute systems
  - Edge compute systems

This program seeks optimal performance and energy efficiency solutions for industry-relevant workloads, targeting significant improvements in system speed, energy consumption, and computational capabilities.

 

Submission Process

Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.

If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:

• Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
• a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program
• a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI (SCiENcv preferred)