NASA Frontier Development Lab (FDL) is an applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) research sprint that pairs researchers from the space sciences with data scientists for an intense 8-week concentrated study to apply AI to challenges important to space exploration, and to humankind. FDL will run between June 24-August 16, 2019 in Silicon Valley, CA.

We are looking for doctorate or post-doc researchers interested in the
following confirmed challenge areas for 2019:

  • Disaster Prevention, Progress and Response
  • Expanding the Capabilities of NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory
  • Lunar Resource Mapping / Super Resolution
  • Fireball Detection and Classification
  • Generation of Simulated Biosensor Data
  • Small-Sat Swarms and Distributed AI

    We welcome applications for the 2019 program. Researchers are requested to specify an interest in a specific challenge area. Applications will be accepted until the closing date of the 12th of April, although we encourage you to apply sooner to ensure a place. All researchers will receive a stipend and are provided with accommodation for the duration.

    To learn more about FDL’s 2019 challenges and submit your application, please visit the FDL website at
    frontierdevelopmentlab.org