Risk Matrices
Federal agencies like DOD, DOE, NIH, and NSF have published guidance on international risk factors that may affect funding. Each agency uses different criteria, so it’s important to review their specific guidance. Common concerns include participation in foreign talent programs, foreign funding (disclosed or not), ties to foreign countries of concern (e.g., China, Iran, North Korea, Russia), collaborations with restricted entities, foreign patents, and co-authorships with individuals from such countries.