Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
How Does the CHIPS and Science Act Affect Research and Research Security?
The CHIPS and Science Act prohibits federal employees, contractors, and awardees, including institutions, individual investigators, and other key personnel from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs(MFTRPs). The CHIPS and Science Act also includes provisions requiring research security training for Federal research award personnel. It requires that Federal agencies establish a requirement that each covered individual listed on an award application completes research security training and that research institutions certify that this training has been provided.
What are Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs and Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs?
A foreign talent recruitment program is an effort organized, managed, or funded by a foreign government, or a foreign government instrumentality or entity, to recruit science and technology professionals or students (regardless of citizenship or national origin, or whether having a part-time or full-time position).
A malign foreign talent recruitment program is a talent program requiring one or more problematic actions and having problematic sponsorship. Not all talent recruitment programs are malign.
How Do You Know if an Arrangement is a MFTRP?
In exchange for the individual— And is a program sponsored by—
Federal Government and University Expectations Regarding Disclosure and Reporting
Open scientific and scholarly collaboration between scholars from all over the world is one of the cornerstones of innovation and technological advancement, and Emory University remains committed to fostering such collaboration.
However, disclosure and transparency regarding international collaborations and relationships are paramount not only to federal sponsors, but also to the University, via the University’s Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment processes.
Be sure to always:
- Obtain prior approval for any research engagements or appointments with foreign entities.
- Disclose travel, housing, gifts, or other types of compensation received from any foreign entities.
- Report any support or compensation to federal sponsors as Other Support/Current & Pending Support, if applicable.
- If you work with export-controlled technologies, also check with the Office of Export Control regarding your collaboration.
I Want to Collaborate with an International Entity. What Should I Do?
We are here to support and assist your international collaborations.
Before entering into an agreement or engaging in an activity with a foreign entity (government or academic institution), or if you have already received compensation from a foreign entity, contact Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) at researchsecurity@emory.edu.
Our team can help you with a risk assessment by discussing potential conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment, reviewing the proposed agreements to identify potentially problematic terms, determine if the activity falls under the U.S. federal government’s definition of MFTRP, and work with you on next steps as needed.