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Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The PESOSE program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address national and societal challenges.
It seeks proposals to scope and plan the establishment of an OSE, establish and expand a sustainable OSE, and improve the safety, security, and privacy of an existing OSE. This program is a successor to the POSE program.
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Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports planning, building and securing sustainable open-source ecosystems that translate research tools into widely used, resilient technologies.
These efforts strengthen U.S. innovation, economic competitiveness and national security. Supports planning, building and securing sustainable open-source ecosystems that translate research tools into widely used, resilient technologies. These efforts strengthen U.S. innovation, economic competitiveness and national security.
The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address national and societal challenges. Open-source tools such as software, hardware, machine learning models, languages, and data platforms are designed to be shared as they are publicly-accessible and modifiable.
These tools spark innovation in critical fields as varied as artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, banking, healthcare, research, education, next-gen manufacturing, mobility, and National security (including cybersecurity). PESOSE supports the creation of managing organizations for these ecosystems, ensuring strong governance, distributed development, and broad user communities across academia, industry, and government.
PESOSE also supports enhancements to the safety, security, and privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems (OSE) by addressing significant vulnerabilities, both technical and socio-technical, to improve the resistance of the ecosystem against threats.
This solicitation seeks three types of proposals, allowing teams to propose specific activities to: 1) scope and plan the establishment of an OSE, 2) establish and expand a sustainable OSE based on a robust, promising open-source product that meets an emergent societal or national need, and 3) improve the safety, security, and privacy of an existing OSE and its products.
Updates and announcements Supplemental information on PESOSE experiential activities and budget preparation The contact information below is accurate at the time of publishing. See the program page linked at the top of this solicitation for up-to-date contacts, as they may have changed. General inquiries regarding this program should be made to: PESOSE Program, telephone: (703) 292-8804, email: PESOSE@nsf.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S.-based Institutions of Higher Education, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations. The PI must be an employee of the proposing organization and normally resident in the U.S. Researchers from foreign academic institutions who contribute essential expertise may participate as Senior/Key Personnel or collaborators but may not receive NSF support. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified, but Phase I awards are up to $300,000 for up to 1 year for the predecessor POSE program Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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