Project ID:
RFP-2007-030
Title:
QoS Frameworks (open call)
Summary:
This RFP is part of the Overlay Networks research area and covers high-level aspects, long term research, and additional Overlay, QoS, and Measurement topics that are not specifically related to other RFPs.
Full Description:
Overlay networks (aka Peer to Peer networks) today are widely used for the delivery of bulk traffic generated by activities such as file sharing. Overlay networks are very attractive because of their inherent robustness (lack of a central control point) and self-adaptability (fast reconfiguration when nodes join or leave the overlay). What if the power of overlay networks, augmented with a distributed measurement infrastructure could be harnessed and exploited for the delivery of time-sensitive traffic over the Internet? The purpose of this RFP is to capture research proposals not directly covered by other RFPs in this area.
Constraints and other information:
IPR will stay with the University. Cisco expects customary scholarly dissemination of results, and hopes that promising results would be made available to the community without limiting licenses, royalties, or other encumbrances.
On-going research - open call (RFP-999-like specifically on the Overlay Networks)
Proposal submission:
Please use the link below to submit a proposal for research responding to this RFP. After a preliminary review, we may ask you to revise and resubmit your proposal.
Create/submit a statement of interest for this RFP 
RFPs may be withdrawn as research proposals are funded, or interest in the specific topic is satisfied. Researchers should plan to submit their proposals as soon as possible. Submissions-to-date are reviewed at the beginning of each quarter (the first business day of: January, April, July, October).
Questions? Contact: research@cisco.com
