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Grant Spotlight: Department of Defense Cyber Institute Program

Norwich University was awarded a two-year, $18.5 million grant from the National Security Agency as the lead institution to continue to develop the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Institutes at the six Senior Military Colleges (SMCs).

This grant builds upon the grant awarded in September 2020, designating Norwich University as the lead in establishing the DoD Cyber Institutes to create a pipeline of qualified cyber professionals in current and projected critical work roles. In Fall 2020, the six DoD Cyber Institutes were established at Norwich University, The Citadel, University of North Georgia, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M and Virginia Military Institute.

As the lead institution, Norwich University will execute $4.25 million of the $18.5 million over the next two years. The Norwich University Cyber Institute Director, Dr. Michael Battig, will continue the development of a joint SMC integrated program enabling the development of academic, experiential (internal/external) and educational infrastructure leading to a talent pipeline for potential military and civilian DoD cyber workforce.

Read more at https://www.norwich.edu/news/3402-norwich-university-receives18-5-million-grant-to-continue-leading-defense-department-cyber-institute-program

“I am proud that Norwich has been selected as the lead military college for the Department of Defense Cyber Institute. Norwich University is a national leader in cyber education and this grant will ensure that all institutions continue to prepare students to be the next generation of cyber professionals in many critical roles.”

—Patrick Leahy, U�S� Senate, D-VT