[hpc-announce] Applications Open for the 2026 Better Scientific Software Fellowship

[Bernholdt, David]

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://urldefense.us/v3/__https://bssw.io/pages/receive-our-email-digest__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZOAh8wkyLlDl-8FkQ2htRwecwZgCrywfTt9-ypD_NNMgxdzdrWGzd36Jk6bYbdgWJyEderh8vzsvspQCpRqic_IUOdWMKQ$ ) for teleconference details and other updates on the program. 

Further details can be found at https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://bssw.io/fellowship__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZOAh8wkyLlDl-8FkQ2htRwecwZgCrywfTt9-ypD_NNMgxdzdrWGzd36Jk6bYbdgWJyEderh8vzsvspQCpRqic_K13Nwf8w$  and in a recent blog post (https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://bssw.io/blog_posts/applications-open-for-the-2026-bssw-fellowship-program__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZOAh8wkyLlDl-8FkQ2htRwecwZgCrywfTt9-ypD_NNMgxdzdrWGzd36Jk6bYbdgWJyEderh8vzsvspQCpRqic_IQBlgv1Q$ ).

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.

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