February University Policy Distribution Reminder, SYS Policy Action Summary, & Federal Fridays

As a reminder, the February university policy distribution contains one (1) new policy.

New Policy

• SYS 641, Prohibition on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs 

Click on the link above to view the draft and ensure that your feedback is captured for review during the post-comment period. Comments can include attachments, including word documents and PDFs.

Comments are due by 5:00pm on Friday, March 14. 

DRAFT NEW POLICY

SYS 641, Prohibition on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs

This policy will be effective upon signature by the president. 

Summary of Policy and Policy Revisions

• This new policy is responsive to a requirement in the CHIPS and Science Act that individuals seeking federal grants report their participation in Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs and not participate in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs. Specific provisions include:
  • Covered individuals must comply with all sponsor policies and certifications regarding malign foreign talent recruitment programs, and provide true, complete, and accurate disclosures.
  • All employees must affirm in their Outside Activities Report that they do not participate in a malign foreign talent recruitment program and that they are aware of their obligations to report such participation to their research sponsor agency.