The National Science Foundation (NSF), through the Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy (OCRSSP), is seeking to establish an independent Research Security and Integrity Information Sharing Analysis Organization (RSI-ISAO) to empower the U.S. research community (institutions of higher education (IHEs), non-profit research institutions, and small and medium-sized for-profit organizations) to address foreign government interference, support security-informed decision-making, and serve as a conduit that connects research community stakeholders with one another and with U.S. government (USG) agencies via NSF.
Proposals should articulate a vision and actionable plan for the RSI-ISAO that would build the capacity of the research community to make risk-informed decisions and create a trusted partnership between USG research-awarding agencies and the research communities they serve. Proposers should aim to identify strategic objectives to accomplish this vision consistent with the requirements set out in Section 10338 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-167), enacted on August 9, 2022 (CHIPS and Science Act).
Upcoming due dates:
Letter of intent required
Due September 8, 2023
Full proposal
October 30 2023 – Deadline date
Award information
The first year of funding will be up to $9,500,000 and will be committed upon award. Subsequent funding for years two through five, may be at least $10,000,000 per year, pending availability of appropriated funds, and subject to a satisfactory annual review of accomplishments relative to specified goals.
Learn more on the NSF website.
