Better Scientific Software (BSS) - Fellowship Program

Information and application guidelines for the Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship Program, which provides funding and recognition for leaders in scientific software.

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Deadline2025-10-31

Award amountUp to $25,000

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Apply for the BSSw Fellowship Program

Information and application guidelines for the Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship Program, which provides funding and recognition for leaders in scientific software.

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Deadline

2025-10-31

Award amount

Up to $25,000

Eligibility

Individuals interested in promoting better scientific software; Must propose a funded activity that promotes better scientific software through a publicly available artifact

Requirements

Short C.V. or Resume (PDF, 2 pages or less); Description of work relevant to scientific software (1000-1500 characters); Description of background and experience relevant to being a BSSw Fellow (1000-1500 characters); Proposed project name (max 100 characters); Description of proposed activities as a Fellow (1500-2000 characters); Description of technical impact (1000-1500 characters)

Application materials

Short C.V. or Resume (PDF); Online application form responses

How to apply

Submit responses directly in the fields of the online application form; Ensure all answers are provided within the form fields, not linked externally

Important dates

August 14, 2025: Application process opens; September 16, 2025: Fellowship webinar and Q&A; October 31, 2025: Application deadline; January 2026: Announcement of selection; April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027: Period of performance

Documents

Slides (PDF); Q&A (text file)

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