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NSF Prohibition on Collaborations with Restricted Entities

July 08, 2026

NSF plans to implement a new research security policy prohibiting collaboration on NSF-funded projects with restricted entities, which can be found in Appendix A of the announcement. As such, senior/key personnel will be prohibited from collaborating with these restricted entities on NSF-funded projects. Additionally, senior/key personnel will be prohibited from holding an appointment or position with, or receiving research support from, these restricted entities for the duration of the NSF award. More details at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/information/dcl-prohibition-collaborations-entities-us-prohibited-party