Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)

This Federal Grant Opportunity, titled "Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)," is being offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program seeks to prepare and grow the national scientific research workforce for creating, utilizing, and supporting advanced cyberinfrastructure to enable and transform fundamental science and engineering research and education. The goals include ensuring broad adoption of cyberinfrastructure tools and integrating core literacy and advanced skills in cyberinfrastructure into educational curricula. Proposals may target one or both of these goals. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the Cognizant Program Officers at least one month prior to the submission deadline of January 15, 2026.

The opportunity provides two project classes: Pilot Projects with budgets up to $300,000 and durations up to two years, and Implementation Projects with budgets up to $500,000 (Small) or $1,000,000 (Medium) and durations up to four years. All projects are expected to address community needs, provide widely available resources, and broaden participation from underrepresented groups. The work is expected to be performed at the applicant's facilities across the United States.