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Faculty Augmentation & Exchange

Exchange program placing Department of War cyber professionals in academic environments and sending faculty into Department of War organizations to bridge the gap between academia and operational cyber missions.

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TypeTraining
AudienceFor Institutions
Sub-serviceBuild Academic Capability
Service areaBuild Ecosystem
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Office of recordCAEO · Build Ecosystem
·01 — What is Faculty Augmentation & Exchange?

Embed Department of War expertise in your institution.

Faculty Augmentation & Exchange places Department of War cyber professionals in academic settings and embeds faculty in Department of War organizations, creating a two-way flow of expertise between the academic community and national security missions. Institutions gain operational insight that strengthens curriculum and research relevance; the Department of War benefits from faculty who help translate academic innovation into mission application. This exchange deepens the partnership between higher education and the Department of War cyber workforce.
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What you do

Engage with curriculum, mentorship, or service activities aligned to the program's mission.

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What you get

Funding, designation, training, or placement, depending on the program.

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What it builds

A pathway toward DoW cyber roles, or a stronger institutional cyber program.