Google has partnered with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics on the Google Cybersecurity Clinics Fund. They will award grants to 10 U.S. based institutions of higher education to run cybersecurity clinics which train the next generation of cybersecurity experts. Students will work with organizations that otherwise would not be able to afford these services to gain real world experience.
Applications for up to $1 million over 6 years are due by March 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM PT. Grantees will also receive access to the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, Google Titan security keys, and student mentorship opportunities from Google.
Eligibility
This grant is open to all nonprofit or public institutions of higher education including colleges, universities, and community colleges.
Collaboration between institutions is encouraged. Schools may apply separately, but note in their applications that they are working together to design their clinics. Joint applications are also permitted but they must:
- Be well-established collaborations with a successful track record
- Designate an anchor organizations to lead the effort
Program Goals
Over the 6 year grant period, grantees will:
- Collectively train 4,200 students to prevent cyber attacks on critical public infrastructure
- Collectively assist 600 critical public infrastructure and community organizations
- Engage as members of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics
- Submit an Impact Report on use of funds and progress toward goals
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used:
- To support professors, instructors, teaching assistants, graduate students, and post-docs
- To support students, including stipends
- To purchase software and hardware
- For clinic-related travel
No more than 10% of grant funds may be spent on indirect costs not related to program implementation