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NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Grant for AI and Cybersecurity Workforce Development

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program to strengthen the U.S. workforce in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for STEM Education - In collaboration with U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Program Overview: - Two tracks: Scholarship Track (scholarships for students who commit to government service in AI/cybersecurity) and Innovation Track (projects to expand educational opportunities, curricula, degree programs, and partnerships) - Focus on addressing the national talent shortfall in AI and cybersecurity - Eligible Applicants: - U.S.-based institutions of higher education - Certain non-profit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or part numbers requested - Grant funding for educational and workforce development initiatives in AI and cybersecurity - Unique Requirements: - Scholarship recipients must work in government AI or cybersecurity roles after graduation (Scholarship Track) - Projects must enhance or expand AI/cybersecurity education and workforce pipelines (Innovation Track) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant opportunity for educational programs, not a product or service procurement.

Description

The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program addresses the talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity by providing funding for scholarship programs and projects that enhance the preparation of AI and cybersecurity professionals. The program has two tracks: the Scholarship Track, which funds scholarships for service programs with integrated AI and cybersecurity components requiring recipients to work in government AI or cybersecurity roles after graduation; and the Innovation Track, which supports projects that expand educational opportunities and partnerships in AI and cybersecurity. The program is authorized by statutes related to cybersecurity and AI and is managed by NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Homeland Security. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based institutions of higher education and certain non-profit organizations.

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