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This policy aims to mitigate national security risks associated with research collaborations with China.

July 18, 2026Science

NSF bans almost all research collaborations with China

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This policy aims to mitigate national security risks associated with research collaborations with China.
NSF evaluated existing collaboration policies with foreign institutions.
Agency decided to implement a ban on collaborations with most Chinese research institutions.
Most research collaborations with Chinese institutions are now prohibited.
The decision reflects a shift from risk mitigation to outright prohibition against collaborations.

NSF implements a policy banning collaborations with most Chinese research institutions, indicating increased regulatory measures.

Agency drops attempt to mitigate risk in favor of outright prohibition on working with most Chinese research institutions

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Jeffrey Mervis (2026) studied this question.

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NSF implements a policy banning collaborations with most Chinese research institutions, indicating increased regulatory measures.

Agency drops attempt to mitigate risk in favor of outright prohibition on working with most Chinese research institutions