Compare Agency Requirements
Side-by-side comparison of how major federal research agencies implement key research security requirements. Select a category tab to compare policies across agencies.
| Agency | Form Required | Common Form Adopted? | Key Differences | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NSF | NSF-approved formats; common disclosure form for Current & Pending / Biosketch | Yes — adopted common disclosure forms | Requires disclosure of all current and pending support including in-kind contributions. Must include foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment program participation. | October 2023 (common forms required) |
NIH | PHS Biosketch and Other Support formats | Yes — adopted common disclosure forms | Other Support page must list all resources including foreign. Requires prior approval for changes in PI or scope of foreign activities. | January 2022 (updated Other Support format) |
DoD | DoD-specific Current & Pending form; supplemental disclosures may be required | Partial — aligned but may require additional fields | May require additional disclosures of foreign affiliations and connections beyond standard C&P. Includes foreign talent program prohibition. | Varies by funding component |
DOE | DOE Financial Assistance forms; national lab contractor disclosures | Partial — moving toward common form adoption | National lab researchers may have additional disclosure obligations. DOE Order 486.1A governs foreign engagements for labs. | 2023 (phased implementation) |
NASA | NASA-specific proposal forms; standard Current & Pending formats | Yes — adopting common disclosure forms | Wolf Amendment restrictions apply: no bilateral activities with China or Chinese-owned companies. Additional country-specific restrictions. | Ongoing (Wolf Amendment since FY2011) |
USDA | NIFA proposal forms; standard biosketch/C&P format | Yes — adopting common disclosure forms | Follows NSPM-33 implementation guidance. Focused on agricultural and food security research contexts. | 2024 (phased implementation) |
Notes
- Information is based on published agency guidance and NSPM-33 implementation plans as of early 2026.
- Agency requirements are evolving. Always verify current requirements directly with the funding agency.
- "MFTRP" refers to Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs as defined in CHIPS and Science Act Section 10632.