Call for Research Proposals: Supply Chain Resilience

A collage featuring four different photographs divided by a central banner with the acronym “SCRIPS ” in large black letters with ASU gold shadow. A background photo in the upper part of the image is a blue background with a metal link chain in the middle. Below the acronym, in smaller ASU gold-color text, reads “Supply Chain Resilience Issues, Problems and Solutions for the Homeland Security Enterprise.” The bottom left photo shows a close-up of a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds and displays an orange cargo crane at a shipping port with containers. The bottom middle photo is an intricate close-up of blue circuit board components. In the bottom right is an image of agricultural machinery in a field under a clear sky. Each photograph represents different aspects of supply chain resilience issues and solutions relevant to homeland security.

The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE) is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative research addressing Supply Chain Resilience for the Homeland Security Enterprise. This opportunity seeks to advance knowledge and solutions across critical focus areas, with an emphasis on enhancing resilience in critical industries, in particular, food and agriculture, port and maritime operations, and semiconductor manufacturing. Apply on the CAOE grant application portal.

Key Information

  • Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
  • Submission Portal: CAOE grant application portal on ASU InfoReady Portal (2025 CAOE Research Grants – Supply Chain Resilience)
  • Estimated Funding: $100,000 – $250,000 per year for multi-year projects (up to 2 years, subject to milestones and funding availability)

Topical Areas of Interest

Along with a focus on critical industries, research proposals are encouraged in the following topical areas:

  • Data Compilations and Sharing Mechanisms: Developing robust methods for compiling and sharing supply chain data securely and efficiently.
  • Descriptive System Network Models: Creating models to better understand and visualize complex supply chain systems.
  • Automation and Human-Augmented Intelligence Interaction: Exploring opportunities for automation and the interplay between automation technologies and human decision-making.
  • Tools for Industrial Guidance: Designing practical tools to assist industries in navigating supply chain challenges, particularly for small organizations.
  • Quantitative Models and Digital Twins: Building quantitative models and digital twins for real-time supply chain optimization and system stress testing.
  • Governmental Policies and Tradeoffs: Defining the necessary role of government in enhancing industrial resilience and analyzing the implications of policies on supply chain operations and resilience.

For a comprehensive overview of the focus areas, please consult the full RFP document, available via the CAOE grant application portal.

Eligibility and Collaboration

  • Proposals are open to educational institutions, and joint submissions involving up to two organizations are strongly encouraged.

Additional Resources

To assist in proposal preparation, please review the supporting documents on the CAOE grant application portal: https://asu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1959648

  • Full RFP Document
  • SCRIPS Workshop Report
  • Templates and Submission Guidelines

Questions?

For inquiries related to this RFP, please contact [email protected].

Ready to Submit?

Apply Now via the CAOE grant application portal at ASU’s InfoReady Portal: CAOE RFP 2025 – Supply Chain Resilience
Deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 5:00 PM MST