Research proposals should have an internal Cisco sponsor. Researchers may identify sponsors through Cisco Research RFPs, conferences, workshops, personal networking, and contacting research@cisco.com for suggestions.
Proposals & Rolling Deadlines:
The deadline for Submissions is the Friday of the first week of each calendar quarter (the months of January, April, July, October). Funding decisions and communication will occur within 90 days from the quarterly submission deadline. The usage of funding is expected within 12 months of funding decision. Please plan your requests accordingly.
Researchers must use Cisco's CyberGrant interface to submit their research proposals:
Typically, Cisco research awards are recommendations to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for unrestricted gifts. It is anticipated that unrestricted gifts will incur no indirect (overhead) costs.
Intellectual Property developed under an unrestricted gift remains with the institution.
Upon submission of a research proposal, you agree that your submission neither creates nor implies any obligations on the part of Cisco or its affiliates or partners, and that Cisco's decisions regarding your proposal are the sole discretion of Cisco reviewers and are not subject to appeal or review.
