The Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship Program recognizes and promotes leaders and advocates of high-quality software who foster practices, processes, and tools that help to improve scientific productivity and software sustainability. Each selected 2026 BSSw Fellow will receive up to $25,000 for an activity that promotes better scientific software. Activities can include organizing a workshop, preparing a tutorial, or creating content to engage the scientific software community.
Application Deadline: Applications for the 2026 BSSw Fellowship are being accepted through October 31, 2025. Those interested in applying are encouraged to participate in an informational fellowship webinar and Q&A session, scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm EDT. Please subscribe to our mailing list (https://bssw.io/pages/receive-our-email-digest<https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__bssw.io_pages_receive-2Dour-2Demail-2Ddigest&d=DwMGaQ&c=v4IIwRuZAmwupIjowmMWUmLasxPEgYsgNI-O7C4ViYc&r=Oofpa2piyIoH9-ZgjiSR5uCfILs91wYVTpkZQO5bfCY&m=UTaTtzQwACIEPJ2OLHiypp4pY7yyGRtWR8Zm7Lv0QNMxSkFUoVCthhIuUjqalPb-&s=WlZ0uR8lhsXqdJ3UsQaCelzASTGbnBj1ALFWjTtfLmI&e=>) for teleconference details and other updates on the program. Further details can be found at https://bssw.io/fellowship<https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__bssw.io_fellowship&d=DwMGaQ&c=v4IIwRuZAmwupIjowmMWUmLasxPEgYsgNI-O7C4ViYc&r=Oofpa2piyIoH9-ZgjiSR5uCfILs91wYVTpkZQO5bfCY&m=UTaTtzQwACIEPJ2OLHiypp4pY7yyGRtWR8Zm7Lv0QNMxSkFUoVCthhIuUjqalPb-&s=SJ-3VzDPzXNCD3LyPbYyzTHFgZWzhGbmIUotcRYQ8Ps&e=> and in a recent blog post<https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__bssw.io_blog-5Fposts_applications-2Dopen-2Dfor-2Dthe-2D2026-2Dbssw-2Dfellowship-2Dprogram&d=DwMGaQ&c=v4IIwRuZAmwupIjowmMWUmLasxPEgYsgNI-O7C4ViYc&r=Oofpa2piyIoH9-ZgjiSR5uCfILs91wYVTpkZQO5bfCY&m=UTaTtzQwACIEPJ2OLHiypp4pY7yyGRtWR8Zm7Lv0QNMxSkFUoVCthhIuUjqalPb-&s=al3sOOA74n61jj0UwJSau9jgmefFf80KeHATjZcKEpI&e=>. Requirements: We encourage applicants at all career stages, ranging from students through early-career, mid-career, and senior professionals. Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based institution that is able to receive Federal funding. Typically such institutions include U.S. government labs, U.S. universities, and U.S.-based corporations. The BSSw Fellowship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. Please share this announcement with interested colleagues. Please share with your networks ------------------------------------------ This list is for the purpose of general discussion about The Carpentries including community activities, upcoming events, and announcements. Some other lists you may also be interested in include discuss-hpc, discuss-r, and our local groups. Visit https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/ to learn more. All activity on this and other Carpentries spaces should abide by The Carpentries Code of Conduct found here: https://docs.carpentries.org/topic_folders/policies/code-of-conduct.html The Carpentries: discuss Permalink: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/T3d3d91faf08236fa-Macce481bfbeb3de872cb7314 Delivery options: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription
