Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace
Building trust in global cyber ecosystems by addressing security, privacy, and resilience challenges through multidisciplinary research and education initiatives under the SaTC 2.0 program.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 28, 2026 (Full proposals) | January 25, 2027 (Full proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200,000 (RES, 4 yrs) | Up to $500,000 (EDU, 3 yrs) | Up to $300,000 (SEED, 2 yrs); $60M/yr total program
Summary: Supports multidisciplinary research and education to enhance security, privacy, and trust in cyberspace, addressing both technical and social dimensions.
Key Information: Proposals accepted anytime, but may miss a panel if not submitted by target dates.
Description
The Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program, administered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, funds research and education projects that aim to build trust in the global cyber ecosystem. The program supports multidisciplinary efforts that address the security, privacy, and resilience of cyberspace, including the technical, human, and societal aspects of trust. Proposals may focus on foundational research, education and workforce development, or special topics defined by NSF.
SaTC 2.0 is structured around three project designations:
- RES (Research): Multidisciplinary research projects advancing fundamental understanding or technical solutions for security, privacy, and trust.
- EDU (Education): Projects focused on cybersecurity and privacy education, workforce development, and innovative educational interventions.
- SEED (Seedling): Short-term projects targeting special topics as defined by accompanying Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs).
The program encourages projects that integrate technical and social sciences, propose forward-looking or clean-slate approaches, and that consider broadening participation in computing.
