Project Grant 2620644
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded California State University, San Bernardino $2,132,180 on August 1, 2026, to build a federal cybersecurity workforce pipeline integrating artificial intelligence training under the STEM Education program. The recipient will prepare two cohorts of cybersecurity scholars over three years through combined coursework in cybersecurity, machine learning, and applied AI for security operations. Scholars will gain hands-on experience...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded New Jersey Institute of Technology $1,942,880 on August 1, 2026, to develop and deliver an integrated cybersecurity-and-artificial-intelligence education program under the CyberAI Scholarship for Service initiative, through July 31, 2029, at the Newark, New Jersey campus. NJIT will recruit, train, and graduate students for cybersecurity roles in federal government agencies by implementing a cohesive educational model that...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded the University of West Florida $1.742 million on August 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to establish the CyberAI Scholarship for Service: Future Operations, Resilience, and Career Ecosystem (CyberAI SFS FORCE) program. UWF will recruit, educate, and place 16 CyberAI scholars from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs to address the national need for cybersecurity professionals with expertise...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees $1,955,351 on August 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to establish the CyberAI Scholarship for Service program. The project will prepare undergraduate and graduate scholars in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence through scholarships, advanced coursework in cybersecurity and AI, formal training in trustworthy and secure AI systems,...
- 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,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York $330,000 on August 1, 2026, to develop and disseminate a scalable, low-cost toolkit for hands-on education in securing artificial intelligence-enabled manufacturing systems. The award funds development of a six-module experiential curriculum covering trustworthy AI foundations, agentic threat detection, retrieval-augmented generation for defensive knowledge...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded the University of Texas at El Paso $1,990,265 on August 1, 2026, to establish the CyberAI Scholarship for Service program, which will prepare cybersecurity scholars with integrated competencies in artificial intelligence and cyber defense for federal workforce placement under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The program supports scholars across multiple pathways: an accelerated dual-degree program leading to a...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded Michigan Technological University $1.932 million on August 1, 2026, under the CyberAI Scholarship for Service (SFS) program to deliver scholarships, mentoring, career development, and placement support for scholars pursuing cybersecurity and artificial intelligence education through an integrated bachelor's and master's degree model. Scholars will complete degrees combining foundations in computer science, cybersecurity,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded Arizona State University $1,728,720 on August 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to establish an AI-augmented cybersecurity scholarship program that prepares government cybersecurity professionals with expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cyber defense. ASU will develop and deliver AI-integrated instructional modules in AI-enabled security operations center analysis, AI-assisted...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded Old Dominion University Research Foundation $2,499,867 on July 1, 2026, for the CyberAI Scholarship for Service program under STEM Education (CFDA 47.076). The award funds scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity programs at Old Dominion University in exchange for their service supporting cyberai missions of government organizations. The program delivers...
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 in multidisciplinary environments, and communicate technical concepts effectively. The program emphasizes cyber-AI integration, applied research, technical depth in cyber operations and machine learning, entrepreneurial mindset development through cybersecurity competitions, and technical communication embedded throughout the curriculum. Work is performed in West Haven, Connecticut, through July 31, 2029. The program leverages long-standing partnerships with federal executive agencies, national laboratories, and Connecticut's administrative and judicial branches to provide scholars with internship and employment pathways into the federal cyber workforce. Outreach encompasses regional high schools, GenCyber camps, tech talent accelerator initiatives, and NSA-funded workforce development projects to expand participation across diverse backgrounds.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.0m | 7/27/26 |