Samsung Research America (SRA) START

Award: up to $150,000
Deadline: March 24, 2026
Interested? Please reach out to [email protected] ASAP for Abstract Proposal Template
 

Request For Proposal

Overview

Funder seeks to identify emerging technologies and advance frontier research in partnership with Samsung R&D Teams on the below themes. They are open to considering projects outside these specific themes if they demonstrate significant potential to contribute to Samsung’s future innovation and growth.

Robotics/Physical AI
Agentic, Artificial Intelligence
Multimedia
Advanced sensors for health

They will evaluate proposals based on:

Innovation
Impact
Feasibility
Competence 
Important Information
Please note tight turnaround: abstract proposal is due March 24, 2026

Process

This is a two-step application process.
The Abstract (step 1) is managed by the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations.
If you would like to apply, email [email protected] for the Abstract Proposal Template.
Submit the completed template ASAP.
If invited to submit a full proposal (step 2), it will be managed by the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA).