CAE Community of Practice Cyber Research
INSuRE Summer 2025 Workshop
In an attempt to provide research education and experience to cybersecurity students from CAE institutions, the INSuRE Project is offering two separate intense INSuRE+E research workshops in Summer 2025. Modeled after the INSuRE+E program, teams of students will be working on an applied research problem of national interest mentored by a problem mentor from a government agency. Supervision is provided by a faculty member from a CAE-R institution.
Eligibility Requirements
Students who are entering the 3rd year or above of their undergraduate studies or early MS/PhD students who are US citizens or permanent residents can apply to one or both sessions listed below.
Workshop Logistics
Session 1
Topic of Research: "Assessment of Risks and Risk Mitigation Approaches for AI-driven Access to Enterprise Data"
Prerequisite Knowledge: See document above
Dates: Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 27 (3 weeks)
Location: Illinois State University
Lead Faculty: Dmitry Zhadanov
Session 2
Topic of Research: "Windows Source-to-Sink Analysis"
Prerequisite Knowledge: See document above
Dates: Tuesday, July 8 — Friday, August 1 (4 weeks)
Location: Illinois State University
Lead Faculty: Sean Sanders
Funding Support for Students
Students will receive travel support and a stipend of $1350/week to cover room and board.
Application Submission
Submissions Opened: March 31, 2025
Submission Deadline: April 20, 2025
Please note: the application deadline has been extended from April 11 to April 20
All application materials (INCLUDING all faculty recommendation letters) must be received by 11.59 pm PT
Late submissions WILL NOT be accepted
Application Requirements
Resume
Highlight relevant coursework and experience in cybersecurity
Unofficial transcript(s)
Bachelor's degree program
Master's degree program, if applicable
Must include all coursework, up to and including Fall 2024
Personal statement
No formatting requirements
Describe your motivation and interest to participate in the workshop(s)
Discuss your relevant qualifications and coursework to meet the background knowledge needed as described in the problem statements
TWO (2) Letters of Recommendation
Contact information for TWO (2) faculty members who have agreed to submit letters of recommendation on your behalf by the Application Submission Deadline
Only applications for which the letters of recommendation were received in time will be considered complete and reviewed
Please note, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the letters of recommendation are submitted on time.
Updated: May 23, 2025