Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing in Practice (NSF Grant 24-585)
Summary
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering grants through the Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing in Practice (PDaSP) program. This program aims to fund research that develops practical and secure methods for sharing data while protecting privacy.
Funding
- Total program funding: $23,000,000
- Award ceiling: $1,500,000
- Award floor: $500,000
Eligibility
- Institutions of higher education (accredited in the U.S.)
- Non-profit, non-academic organizations located in the U.S. with research activities
- U.S.-based small businesses with research or education capabilities
Program Tracks
- Track 1: Develop key technologies for practical data sharing ($500,000 – $1,000,000, up to 2 years)
- Track 2: Create comprehensive solutions for specific applications ($1,000,000 – $1,500,000, up to 3 years)
- Track 3: Build usable tools and testbeds for secure data sharing ($500,000 – $1,500,000, up to 3 years)
Important Dates
- Application deadline: September 27, 2024
Additional Information
- Full announcement: [National Science Foundation (NSF)]Publication 24-585
- Contact: grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
Program Goals
- Align with the Executive Order on AI to promote the use of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs)
- Address recommendations from the National Strategy to Advance Privacy Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics (PPDSA)
Program Partners
- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) directorate
- NSF Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) directorate
- Intel Corporation
- VMware LLC
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Program Goals
- Align with the National Strategy to Advance Privacy Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics (PPDSA), specifically its focus on “Accelerate Transition to Practice”. This translates to:
- Encouraging applied research with practical applications.
- Developing tools, measurement methods, and testbeds for PPDSA solutions.
- Making PPDSA solutions more usable and accessible.
- Align with the Executive Order on AI (AI EO), which emphasizes the importance of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) for responsible development and use of AI.
- The NSF is tasked with prioritizing research that translates into practical PETs for agencies.
- The NSF is also responsible for developing testbeds to support the development of secure and trustworthy AI and PETs.
Program Partners
- In addition to the NSF, the PDaSP program involves collaboration with:
- Industry partners: Intel Corporation and VMware LLC
- Federal agency partners:
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- The program welcomes new partners from both public and private sectors.
Program Tracks
The program offers funding for three tracks with specific focuses:
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Track 1: Advancing Key Technologies ($500,000 – $1,000,000, up to 2 years)
- This track funds projects that develop core technologies enabling practical data sharing while preserving privacy.
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Track 2: Integrated Solutions ($1,000,000 – $1,500,000, up to 3 years)
- This track supports the creation of comprehensive solutions for data sharing in specific application settings, ensuring trustworthiness.
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Track 3: Usable Tools and Testbeds ($500,000 – $1,500,000, up to 3 years)
- This track funds the development of user-friendly tools and testbeds that facilitate secure sharing of private or confidential data.
Eligibility
- Institutions of higher education accredited in the U.S. (including community colleges)
- Non-profit, non-academic organizations located in the U.S. with research activities
- U.S.-based small businesses with research or educational capabilities