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NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Funding for AI and Cybersecurity Education

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) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant opportunity for educational and workforce development services - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for scholarship programs integrating AI and cybersecurity education - Scholarship Track: Establish or continue programs requiring recipients to work in government AI or cybersecurity roles after graduation - Innovation Track: Projects to enhance preparation of AI/cybersecurity professionals, including new curricula, degree programs, educational pathways, interventions, and partnerships - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Recipients of scholarships must commit to post-graduation government service in AI or cybersecurity roles for a period equal to the scholarship duration - Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education and certain non-profit, non-academic organizations associated with education or research - Total program funding is $2,500,000, with individual awards ranging from $300,000 to $2,500,000 - Focus is on expanding and innovating AI and cybersecurity education and workforce pipelines, not on procuring specific products or equipment

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 AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development. The Scholarship Track funds scholarship programs with integrated AI and cybersecurity components, requiring recipients to work in government AI or cybersecurity roles after graduation. The Innovation Track supports projects that improve preparation of AI and cybersecurity professionals through educational opportunities and partnerships. The program is authorized by statutes related to cybersecurity and AI and is managed by NSF's Directorate for STEM Education in collaboration with government agencies.

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