PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
The National Security Agency (NSA) is involved with the development of secure computing systems. This grant program is designed to assist in the area of unclassified Information Security research. This research should provide significant advances in our nation's ability to design, build, and maintain computer systems that perform with a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and service assurance. Additionally, this grant program is aimed at developing computer science graduates who are knowledgeable in the area of Information Security from which NSA can recruit.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Resource Development and Support - Sciences;
2. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
- Research - Specialized;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Scientist/Researcher;
- Education (13+);

WHO CAN APPLY:
- Individual/Family;
- Anyone/general public;