US National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
The U.S. National Science Foundation has implemented a comprehensive policy shift to strengthen research security by instituting a blanket prohibition on collaborative projects involving flagged Chinese institutions and their personnel. Moving beyond individual case-by-case evaluations, this more stringent approach reflects escalating concerns about intellectual property protection and national security risks in international scientific partnerships.
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US National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions
Raising security fears, NSF moves from case-by-case approval to full ban on working with restricted entities and their employees.
