The Trusted CI Fellowship Program
The vision for the Trusted CI Fellowship program is to empower members of the scientific community with foundational cybersecurity knowledge and an understanding of Trusted CI’s services. Fellows serve as cybersecurity liaisons within their respective communities, establishing a diverse network across geographies and scientific disciplines.
In this program, you will gain access to specialized training and professional development resources. In exchange, you will champion cybersecurity for science within your field and communicate challenges and successful practices back to Trusted CI.
We have successfully supported 45 Fellows from a wide range of expertise, including:
Research Project Managers & Research Scientists
Professors (Assistant, Associate, and Research)
Computational & Data Science Research Specialists
Computer, Software, and Research Engineers
Information Security Officers
📅 Program Timeline
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026 @ 5:00 PM (EDT)
Notification of Acceptance
July 20–24, 2026
Program Start
October 2026 (Initial session before the Summit)
Virtual Sessions
January – May 2027
Session Schedule: To maximize engagement, sessions follow a weekly rotation.
Frequency: One session per week.
Total: Approximately 20 sessions.
Before you apply for the program, please read all of the Eligibility & Requirements
To complete your application, please provide:
Completed Application Form
Bio Sketch: Highlighting academic achievements and professional activities.
Personal Statement: Outlining your goals and interests in cybersecurity.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
As a Trusted CI Fellow, you will receive:
Expert Training: Participate in virtual sessions led by cybersecurity leaders.
Summit Funding: Receive full funding to attend the 2026 & 2027 NSF Cybersecurity Summits.
Resource Access: Gain entry to Trusted CI resources and a supportive professional community.
✅ Eligibility & Requirements
Who should apply?
Must reside in the United States through the duration of the program.
We encourage past applicants to reapply, but past fellows are not eligible.
Program Obligations: By applying, Fellows agree to:
Full Participation: Attendance in weekly sessions with cameras enabled to support an interactive environment.
Absences: Please note that three or more absences may result in the loss of travel funding eligibility for the 2027 NSF Summit. For full details on maintaining eligibility, please refer to our [Attendance Policy].
Summit Attendance: Attend the 2026 NSF Cybersecurity Summit (Oct 27-29, 2026).
We will handle all travel arrangements on your behalf.
📩 Attendance Policy
If three or more sessions are missed due to an unavoidable conflict, Fellows must:
Notify the program leads at Fellows@trustedci.org.
Watch the session recording in full.
Submit written feedback and key takeaways to the Program Lead to receive credit for the module.
Click here to apply for the program.
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To view the collection of 2019 Trusted CI Fellow Virtual Institute presentations, please click here.
To view Trusted CI Fellows reports, click here
For questions, please email fellows@trustedci.org