Research support / ANTS Research Lab

Research Grants

Funding supporting research in secure networks, connected transportation, autonomous mobility, and STEM education.

2026

OAIRE: Ad-Hoc Decentralized Ledger Technology for Trustworthy Internet of Aircraft

Funding Organization
Oklahoma State University
Funding Period
July 21, 2026 – July 20, 2027

Tribal & Rural Autonomous Vehicles for Equity, Livability and Safety (TRAVELS)

Funding Organization
United States Department of Transportation
Funding period
March 2, 2026 – March 1, 2027

2024

Preparedness of Autonomous Vehicles in Rural and Tribal Communities

Funding Organization
Southern Plains Transportation Center, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Funding period
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025

RET Site: SecurAIty Nexus—An Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence and Computer Security Site for Oklahoma STEM Teachers

Funding Organization
National Science Foundation
Funding period
September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2027

2023

SAFE-T: Statewide Analysis for Engineering & Technology

Funding Organization
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Funding period
August 15, 2023 – July 31, 2024

Enhancing Cybersecurity in Connected Autonomous Vehicles

Funding Organization
Oklahoma State University
Funding period
June 2, 2023 – April 30, 2024

Intrusion Detection for Vehicular Ad hoc Networks

Funding Organization
Oklahoma State University
Funding period
June 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023

Southern Plains Transportation Center: Regional UTC

Funding Organization
University of Oklahoma
Funding period
June 1, 2023 – January 15, 2027