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NSF Safe-OSE Program Solicitation for Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Safety, Security, and Privacy for Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Scope and Objectives: - Seeks research and development services to address safety, security, and privacy vulnerabilities in open-source ecosystems - Covers technical issues (e.g., code vulnerabilities, side-channels) and socio-technical issues (e.g., supply chain, insider threats) - Includes software, scientific methodologies, manufacturing processes, materials formulations, programming languages, hardware instruction sets, system designs, and data platforms - Eligibility and Funding: - Open to U.S.-based for-profit and non-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal nations, and accredited higher education institutions - Total program funding is $15,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required; funding instrument is a grant - Unique Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is for grant proposals to improve open-source safety, security, and privacy - Eligibility restrictions apply to principal investigators and organizations - Program targets improvements that cannot currently be undertaken by the ecosystem due to resource constraints

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation is soliciting proposals for the Safety, Security, and Privacy for Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) program. This program aims to address significant safety, security, and privacy vulnerabilities in open-source ecosystems, including technical and socio-technical issues. It applies to any type of open-source ecosystem, including software, scientific methodologies, manufacturing processes, and more. The goal is to improve the safety, security, and privacy of the targeted ecosystems and enhance their capabilities to manage risks and respond to threats.

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