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National Science Foundation (NSF)

•Only substantial program to focus on basic research for the civilian sector.

•Much of NSF’s cyber security activity takes place within its Cyber Trust Program.

–Construes “cyber security” very broadly

–FY 2004: $64 million total; $31 million for research grants (which includes $5M from DARPA)

–Funded about 8% of proposals (6% of requested dollars); about 25% worthy of funding

•Other activities include scholarship support and initiatives that involve other NSF programs.