On-Device Multimodal Perception call for proposals - Fall 2026

Supports learned and generative processing of limited sensor observations in compact, low-power devices. Research topics include generating visual experiences beyond capture constraints, efficient visual encoding for on-device vision-language models, and learned multimodal sensor fusion for object tracking. Proposals should address realistic power, bandwidth, noise and capture constraints and explain how research advances perception. Use the ARA proposal template; four pages excluding appendices are encouraged. Decisions are expected in February 2027.

Applications close on 4 November 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Full-time faculty at an accredited academic institution or permanent researchers at a legally recognised non-governmental nonprofit. One primary-PI proposal per call period; co-PIs must also qualify. Amazon employment/contracting in the previous 12 months, specified household conflicts and Amazon cloud-procurement authority disqualify applicants. Government employees are excluded except university employees. Applicants must meet age-of-majority and programme rules.