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Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This program solicits proposals to address significant safety, security, and privacy vulnerabilities in open-source ecosystems, including technical and socio-technical aspects.
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Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) Archived funding opportunity This document has been archived.
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 efforts to address safety, security and privacy vulnerabilities in open-source ecosystems to enhance their resilience and ability to manage current and future risks. Vulnerabilities in an open-source product and/or its continuous development, integration and deployment infrastructure can potentially be exploited to attack any user (human, organization, and/or another product/entity) of the product.
To respond to the growing threats to the safety, security, and privacy of open-source ecosystems (OSEs), NSF is launching the Safety, Security, and Privacy for Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) program.
This program solicits proposals from OSEs, including those not originally funded by NSF’s Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) program, to address significant safety, security, and/or privacy vulnerabilities, both technical (e.g., vulnerabilities in code and side-channels) and socio-technical (e.g., supply chain, insider threats).
Although most open-source products are software-based, it is important to note that Safe-OSE applies to any type of OSE, including those based on scientific methodologies, models, and processes; manufacturing processes and process specifications; materials formulations; programming languages and formats; hardware instruction sets; system designs or specifications; and data platforms.
The goal of the Safe-OSE program is to catalyze meaningful improvements in the safety, security, and privacy of the targeted OSE that the OSE does not currently have the resources to undertake.
Funds from this program should be directed toward efforts to enhance the safety, security, and privacy characteristics of the open-source product and its supply chain as well as to bolster the ecosystem’s capabilities for managing current and future risks, attacks, breaches, and responses.
Updates and announcements NSF invests in safeguarding open-source ecosystems NSF Safe-OSE program resources available November 4, 2024 - Office Hours: Safe-OSE Preliminary Proposal Preparation October 10, 2024 - Webinar: Introducing the NSF Safe-OSE Program Funded as part of this Program Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Division of Translational Impacts (TIP/TI)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open-source ecosystems, including those not originally funded by NSF’s Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) program. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $15,000,000 total Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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