Pervasive computing envisions a world where each person shares thousands of highly distributed, but interconnected, computing devices; where computational power is invisible — so ordinary, so natural, and so commonplace that people use it, even depend on it, without consciously acknowledging its presence. Recent advances in computing power, storage, speech recognition, and, most notably, wired and wireless networks, are rapidly bringing this vision into full realization.

The Pervasive Technology Labs Fellows Program is broadening the involvement of Indiana University faculty and staff in creating this vision, and in support of the research ongoing within Pervasive Technology Labs at Indiana University. In 2004, five Fellows were selected to the program and have commenced their year-long collaboration with the six Pervasive Technology Labs in Bloomington and Indianapolis.  For 2004-05, we will select additional Fellows to continue this program.

The Fellows Program is designed to further advance research and application of information technology in a world where computing, telecommunications, and information are truly pervasive. Additionally, the Program will help to create and promote the workforce opportunities needed to attract and retain highly trained Indiana graduates.

Awards will be made for the coming academic year (2004-05).  Current Fellows may apply for renewed funding on an annual basis

The 2004 PTL Fellows Program is no longer accepting proposal submissions.

The Fellows Review Committee will review all proposals received by the July 16, 2004 submission deadline throughout the month of August. The committee anticipates forwarding its recommendations to CEO Michael McRobbie for final selection by mid-September.

Please be advised that we do not expect to contact applicants regarding proposal status or to make award announcements until after September 24, 2004.

Inquiries regarding proposal status after September 24, 2004, may be directed to Brian D. Voss (bvoss (at) indiana (dot) edu).

Thank you for participating in the PTL Fellows Program. Look for announcements in late-spring 2005 regarding the possibility of a third round funding for Fellows Program.