Proposal Process
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Practical guidance on proposal preparation, review expectations, and common questions for first-time SaTC applicants.
Sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation
Washington DC | October 19-20, 2026
2026 SaTC Aspiring PIs Workshop
A 1.5-day in-person workshop for researchers interested in NSF's Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program.
Save the dates
Call for Participation will be released upon receipt of funding approval.
- Applications due
- Decisions announced
- SaTC Aspiring PIs Workshop
Announcement
A workshop for researchers preparing to engage with SaTC 2.0.
We are happy to announce that the 2026 SaTC Aspiring PIs Workshop will be held in Washington DC on October 19-20, 2026.
The NSF/SaTC Aspiring PI Workshop is a 1.5-day in-person workshop designed for researchers interested in participating in NSF's Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program.
Participation in the workshop is open to those with research interests in all sub-fields of security, privacy, and trustworthy computing who have never been funded by SaTC or its predecessor programs.
The purpose of this workshop is to provide individuals who have never received a SaTC award with tips and tools for navigating the NSF's proposal review process, with a focus on SaTC 2.0's goals under the mentorship of senior SaTC awardees and NSF program officers. Travel, accommodation, and meals will be covered for those selected to participate.
Program
Workshop focus
SaTC 2.0 Goals
Understand program priorities
A focused look at the goals and scope of Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace research.
Mentorship
Learn from senior awardees
Mentoring and discussion with senior SaTC awardees and NSF program officers.
Registration
Applications will open with the Call for Participation.
The Call for Participation will include application instructions, eligibility details, and selection information after funding approval is received.
Open to researchers not previously funded by SaTC or predecessor programs
Applications due Friday, July 31st, 2026
Travel, accommodation, and meals covered for selected participants
Logistics
Event information hub
Location
Washington DC. Venue details will be posted when confirmed.
Dates
Monday/Tuesday, October 19-20th, 2026.
Support
Travel, accommodation, and meals will be covered for selected participants.
Materials
Agenda, speaker information, and workshop materials will be added here.
Contact
Questions or planning updates?
Organizer contact details will be added here with the Call for Participation and full workshop information.