The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program seeks to advance knowledge and build trust in global cyber ecosystems. The program focuses on security, privacy, and resilience in cyberspace, addressing technical vulnerabilities, social dimensions of trust, and the educational needs required to mitigate risks and enhance public confidence. With an estimated total funding of $60,000,000, the program invites proposals under three categories: Research (RES), Education (EDU), and Seedling (SEED).

RES projects focus on multidisciplinary research, with a budget limit of $1,200,000 for up to four years. Proposals exceeding $600,000 must include plans for Broadening Participation in Computing and collaboration. Optional Transition to Education (TTE) plans within RES proposals can allocate up to $50,000 for educational initiatives. EDU projects emphasize education and workforce training, with a budget ceiling of $500,000 for up to three years, extendable by $100,000 for collaborative education research. SEED projects are exploratory, addressing special topics through accompanying Dear Colleague Letters, with a budget cap of $300,000 for up to two years.

Eligible applicants include accredited two- and four-year institutions of higher education, independent museums, research laboratories, and professional societies based in the United States. Proposals involving international branch campuses must justify their inclusion by explaining the necessity of activities being performed outside the U.S. Principal Investigators must hold a tenured, tenure-track, or equivalent full-time research or teaching position at an eligible U.S.-based organization.

Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov, with a closing date of September 29, 2025. Proposers are encouraged to meet target dates to align with NSF panel or committee meetings. Evaluation criteria include intellectual merit, broader impacts, integration of education, and alignment with program objectives.

This program spans NSF’s Directorates for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, and STEM Education. For more details, applicants should refer to NSF Publication 25-515 and contact NSF grants.gov support for additional assistance.