Project Grant 2619732
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded the University of Rhode Island $1,407,449 on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to establish a scholarship-for-service initiative combining graduate education, research, and structured career preparation in the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. URI's CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service program will support two cohorts of graduate scholars pursuing the Professional...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Rhode Island $4,619,389 on January 1, 2027, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support scholar retention and degree completion through a multi-institutional consortium in engineering education and workforce development. The project will provide scholarships for up to five years to 116 high-achieving, low-income scholars pursuing associate's degrees in engineering technology at Community...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded the University of Rhode Island $671,000 on August 15, 2026, under the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to support NSF Graduate Research Fellows pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the institution through July 31, 2031. The award provides three years of financial support for graduate students who have demonstrated potential for significant...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute two million dollars on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to provide scholarships and support services to 70 high-achieving, low-income students pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees in robotics engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and interactive media and game development. Scholars will receive scholarships up to fifteen thousand...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Kean University $2 million on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support graduate scholars pursuing computer science degrees with demonstrated financial need. The award funds scholarships for 30 graduate scholars—24 pursuing master's degrees and 6 pursuing Ph.D.s in computer science—with scholarship support covering unmet need up to $20,000 per student for up to five years. Scholars...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded the University of New Haven $2,011,464 on August 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop an AI-empowered cybersecurity workforce through integrated undergraduate and graduate pathways. The University of New Haven will expand its existing Scholarship for Service program to prepare scholars who integrate cybersecurity and artificial intelligence knowledge, apply research and problem-solving skills...
- This $1.5 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the University of Maine System in delivering academic support services and community engagement activities to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving computing students. Over the six-year period from October 2022 to September 2028, the University of Maine will provide scholarships of up to $1,499,918 to 30 undergraduate students pursuing computer science...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded $441,645 to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop AI-enhanced cybersecurity education and expand workforce capacity in that field. The recipient will develop six open-access, AI-enhanced modules integrated into an existing cyber data analytics certificate, covering adversarial machine learning, AI-driven threat detection, and AI pipeline security,...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $2,500,000 in funding to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) over a six-year period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2029. The goal of this project is to close the retention and graduation rate gap between low-income (Pell-eligible) and non-Pell computing students at WPI, and provide support to enhance the academic performance and sense of belonging for students earning a...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Rowan University $362,899 on January 1, 2027, under the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (CFDA 47.076) to support STEM student completion and workforce development through a multi-institutional consortium. Rowan University will provide scholarships for up to five years to 116 high-achieving, low-income scholars pursuing associate degrees in engineering technology at Community...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Rhode Island $1,993,716 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support scholarship and career development for low-income graduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. The award funds scholarships for a total of 30 scholars, each receiving support covering unmet financial need up to $20,000 annually for up to five years. Beyond tuition assistance, scholars receive faculty mentoring, professional identity development, cohort community-building activities, career exploration support, and an optional bridge preparation course for artificial intelligence coursework. The program will be evaluated using mixed methods and a quasi-experimental design with matched comparison groups, interviews, focus groups, and reflective journals to generate evidence on effective support strategies for low-income STEM graduate students. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2032, with place of performance at Kingston, Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island Research Office serves as the prime recipient. The award directly addresses the national workforce need in cybersecurity and related critical STEM fields by supporting retention and graduation of academically talented, financially disadvantaged graduate students.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $2.0m | 7/30/26 |