Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace
ID: 350803Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$50K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace" aimed at advancing cybersecurity and privacy research. This program seeks proposals from eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education, to address critical scientific and engineering challenges in cybersecurity, with a focus on multidisciplinary approaches that integrate various fields such as computing, engineering, and social sciences. The NSF emphasizes the importance of this research in light of increasing cyber threats and aims to support projects that can transition successful research into practical applications. The total estimated funding for this program is $69 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $3 million. Proposals can be submitted at any time, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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