Google Cybersecurity Clinics Fund
by Google.org
Up to $1M in funding for colleges and universities to launch cybersecurity clinics that train students while protecting local critical infrastructure.
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Multi-year clinic establishment
United States
Open to accredited colleges, universities, and community colleges in the United States. Must demonstrate institutional support and capacity to launch a supervised cybersecurity clinic serving local community organizations.
Periodic open calls
About This Fellowship
The Google Cybersecurity Clinics Fund, created in partnership with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, provides up to $1 million each to selected colleges, universities, and community colleges to launch or expand cybersecurity clinics. With a total commitment of $25 million supporting 25 clinics nationwide, it is one of the largest investments in hands-on cybersecurity education.
The clinics serve a dual purpose: students gain real-world experience defending against cyber threats, while local organizations — hospitals, schools, energy grids, and small businesses — receive free cybersecurity assessments and protection they couldn't otherwise afford.
Recipients also receive mentorship from volunteer Google employees, Titan Security Keys, and scholarships for the Google Career Certificate in Cybersecurity, creating a pipeline from education to employment.
What You Get
Comprehensive funding and support to establish or expand a cybersecurity clinic at your institution.
- Up to $1M in Google.org funding per institution
- Mentorship from volunteer Google cybersecurity professionals
- Titan Security Keys for clinic participants
- Scholarships for Google Career Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Connection to the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics network
- Curriculum and operational guidance for clinic design
Selection Process
Institutions apply through periodic open calls, evaluated on their capacity to deliver hands-on cybersecurity education and serve local community organizations.
- Open to colleges, universities, and community colleges in the US
- Must demonstrate capacity to establish and sustain a cybersecurity clinic
- Evaluation criteria include student reach, community impact, and institutional support
- Partnership with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics
- Multiple cohorts selected over the life of the program
Who Should Apply
US higher education institutions interested in launching hands-on cybersecurity training programs that also serve their local communities.
- Colleges, universities, and community colleges in the United States
- Must have or plan to develop cybersecurity curriculum
- Commitment to serving local organizations (hospitals, schools, small businesses)
- Faculty support for supervised student engagement with real-world clients
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