This program supports multidisciplinary research and education projects aimed at building trust in global cyber ecosystems by addressing security, privacy, and resilience challenges. It funds studies on vulnerabilities, social and technical aspects of trust, and educational efforts to train cybersecurity professionals. Projects may be submitted under Research (RES), Education (EDU), or Seedling (SEED) designations with varying budget and duration limits.
Eligible applicants include US-based institutions of higher education, non-profit non-academic organizations associated with research or education, and individuals holding tenured, tenure-track, or full-time research/teaching positions at eligible US campuses. For-profit organizations and overseas b
