Cross-Disciplinary Semiconductor Research Program

Goal

The goal of the Cross-Disciplinary Semiconductor Research Program is to foster exploratory, multi-disciplinary, high-risk university research leading to novel high-payoff solutions for the technology challenges faced by the semiconductor industry at and beyond the time horizons of the SIA International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS). Successful projects will involve synergistic research across normal disciplinary boundaries that offers innovative/disruptive solutions supporting the continuation of the Moore's Law cost/performance improvement cadence. Possible targets for the research can address semiconductor technologies ranging from factory systems through device technologies to packaged systems. Multi-disciplinary projects leading to divergent applications of semiconductor technologies will also be considered.

Role

The role of the Cross-Disciplinary Semiconductor Research Program is to stimulate non-traditional thinking about the issues facing the industry, and the program is intended to complement the traditional GRC science area research programs. Cross-Disciplinary Semiconductor Research projects are exploratory in nature and should lead to research programs that address challenges identified by ITRS. Funding for a project is provided on a non-renewable grant basis, maximum funding will not exceed $40K.

Expectations

Participants in the program are expected to participate in an annual workshop to describe the results of their study, and to develop a proposal for follow-on funding for expanded programs by the GRC Core Research Program. Follow-on program funding will depend on the availability of science area funds and alignment with the science area strategic plans.

Participation

Eligibility

International university faculty are eligible.

Proposals and Schedule

For details, see the the Funding Opportunities page.

Management

Program Director

Victor Zhirnov – Telephone: (919) 941-9400