Project Grant 2623317
- Arizona State University received a $300,000 project grant award from the National Science Foundation on May 1, 2021 to develop artificial intelligence tools and resources for cybersecurity education. The funding supports the EAGER: SATC-EDU project to create a machine learning-enabled security knowledge graph for integrating AI into cybersecurity curriculum from April 30, 2023. The grant falls under the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), which aims to strengthen...
- The National Science Foundation Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure awarded Arizona State University $150,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop and deliver educational resources addressing cybersecurity workforce gaps in future-generation wireless systems, including sixth-generation and beyond cellular networks, advanced wireless local-area networks, non-terrestrial networks, and integrated sensing and...
- 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 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 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 the University of Texas at Dallas $1,999,998 on August 1, 2026, to establish and operate a CyberAI Scholars for Service (SFS) program training cohorts of students in artificial intelligence techniques for cybersecurity offense and defensive operations. The award funds curriculum development, hands-on experimental learning activities, and student placement in government organizations upon graduation. Students will receive...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded Texas A&M University $1,997,970 on August 1, 2026, under the CyberAI Scholarship for Service program to support graduate education and workforce development in AI-capable cybersecurity. Texas A&M will operate a Master of Science in Cybersecurity program with integrated graduate AI coursework that prepares scholars for immediate federal service. Curriculum covers intelligent agents, robotics, data mining, deep...
- 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 Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure awarded Arizona State University $1.199 million on August 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop a cyber threat triage and investigation system for scientific institutions. The award funds development of three integrated capabilities: an adaptive provenance collection framework combining lightweight anomaly detection with selective memory monitoring to capture...
- 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 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 digital forensics and incident response, and data-driven cyber threat intelligence. The program combines advanced coursework, mentored research, experiential learning, and professional preparation for federal service, with scholars engaging in hands-on exercises using AI tools to reason through realistic cybersecurity problems. The curriculum embeds AI across the full training pipeline to enable scholars to apply emerging AI capabilities to threat detection, incident investigation, digital forensics, security operations, and threat intelligence analysis. ASU will leverage its established cybersecurity research ecosystem and government-relevant training infrastructure to connect scholars with emerging research challenges and evolving workforce needs. Performance occurs in Scottsdale, Arizona through July 31, 2029. The award is structured as a scholarship track grant under the CyberAI SFS (Scholarship for Service) program, which funds academic institutions to support placement and retention of AI and cybersecurity professionals in government organizations.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.7m | 7/27/26 |