Trusted Research Using Safeguards and Transparency (TRUST)

June 2024. NSF initiated a proposal risk review process similar to that of DoD but with some notable differences. NSF's process will focus on critical technologies, beginning with a pilot of quantum technologies proposals in FY25, expanding to other key technologies in phase 2, and scaling up for all key technologies identified in the CHIPS and Science Act in phase 3. NSF will evaluate Three Criteria: 1. Appointments and positions with U.S. proscribed parties (e.g., U.S. BIS Entity List) and currently party to a MFTRP; 2. Non-disclosures of appointments, activities, and financial support; and 3. Potential foreseeable national security applications of the research. NSF will consider only current foreign appointments and affiliations and is not considering co-authorship in risk assessment.