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

FAQ

BSSw Fellowship FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding the Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship Program, covering application criteria, funding details, and project expectations.

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Award amount

Up to $25,000

Eligibility

Individual applicants (not teams); Must be affiliated with a U.S.-based institution capable of receiving federal funding; Students (undergraduate/graduate) are eligible but must coordinate with their institution and a faculty advisor; Current BSSw Fellows are not eligible to re-apply

Requirements

Proposed work must be relevant to scientific software and benefit DOE/NSF/HPC/CSE communities; Work must be well-scoped for a one-year period of performance; Must result in broad impact and publicly available artifacts; Proposer must demonstrate passion and relevant background in scientific software

Application materials

Application form (via BSSw Fellowship Application webpage); Proposal (no letters of recommendation accepted)

How to apply

Submit one application per person via the official BSSw Fellowship Application webpage; Check back in summer 2026 for 2027 application information

Important dates

2026 Q&A Webinar held on September 16, 2025

Documents

Slides (pdf) and Q&A (text file) from 2026 Q&A Webinar

Contact

info@bssw.io

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