News and Updates
On July 8, 2026, the U.S. National Science (NSF) issued a "Dear Colleague" letter, notifying the research community of a forthcoming policy prohibiting NSF funds from being expended on collaboration with entities on U.S. restricted entities parties lists. A link to the letter can be found here. Appendix A provides the U.S Proscribed Party Lists, which should be reviewed before submitting proposals. Although the policy is scheduled for full implementation in FY2027, NSF has already begun incorporating these restrictions into certain award and proposal review processes.
The BIOSECURE Act, enacted on December 18, 2025, will phase restrictions that prevent federal funding recipients from using biotechnology equipment or services from “biotechnology companies of concern” in in the performance of federal contracts or grants.