Since 2011, NASA funds cannot be used to engage in “bilateral” activities with China or Chinese-owned entities. “Bilateral” activities include research-related activities, such as collaborating with researchers at a Chinese university or research institution, entering into a data use or data sharing agreement with a Chinese-owned entity, or co-authoring a manuscript with a researcher at or affiliated with a Chinese institution. Additional information about this funding restriction is available on NASA's FAQs for ROSES website.
If you have questions about the use of NASA funds or what constitutes “bilateral” activity, please contact your SPA project officer.
