This grant, the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP), is designed to provide critical capacity-building and research support to Ukrainian and other former Soviet émigré civilian scientists, technicians, and engineers (STEs). Specifically targeting those with dual-use relevant expertise who are geographically displaced or financially vulnerable due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the program aims to prevent their exploitation by proliferator states or rogue actors. The NSEP focuses on STEs whose scientific or engineering skills could be redirected to support nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs, thereby safeguarding U.S. and allied security interests. The grant ensures these vulnerable experts are not compelled to contribute to activities that could pose a threat.
Opportunity ID: 350793
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010108 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Non-proliferation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) • For-profit organizations Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: |
CTR administers the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP). The program provides near-term capacity-building and research support to Ukrainian and other former Soviet émigré civilian scientists, technicians, and engineers (STEs) with dual-use relevant expertise who are geographically displaced or otherwise rendered financially vulnerable to proliferator state exploitation due to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine. The NSEP focuses narrowly on that subset of Ukrainian and emigre STEs who have scientific or engineering expertise that could be redirected and exploited by proliferator states or rogue actors to support nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs that could be used to attack the United States and our allies and partners. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov
Email:ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating POS and estimated funding information. | Nov 01, 2023 | |
| Oct 30, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010108 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Non-proliferation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) • For-profit organizations Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: |
CTR administers the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP). The program provides near-term capacity-building and research support to Ukrainian and other former Soviet émigré civilian scientists, technicians, and engineers (STEs) with dual-use relevant expertise who are geographically displaced or otherwise rendered financially vulnerable to proliferator state exploitation due to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine. The NSEP focuses narrowly on that subset of Ukrainian and emigre STEs who have scientific or engineering expertise that could be redirected and exploited by proliferator states or rogue actors to support nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs that could be used to attack the United States and our allies and partners. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov
Email:ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010108 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Non-proliferation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) • For-profit organizations Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: | CTR administers the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP). The program provides near-term capacity-building and research support to Ukrainian and other former Soviet émigré civilian scientists, technicians, and engineers (STEs) with dual-use relevant expertise who are geographically displaced or otherwise rendered financially vulnerable to proliferator state exploitation due to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine. The NSEP focuses narrowly on that subset of Ukrainian and emigre STEs who have scientific or engineering expertise that could be redirected and exploited by proliferator states or rogue actors to support nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs that could be used to attack the United States and our allies and partners. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 350793 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY24 NSEP NOFO_SFOP0010108.pdf
Folder 350793 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Budget Detail & Budget Summary – TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 350793 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DEIA NOFO Doc_Fall2023_final_231010.pdf
Folder 350793 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY24 CTR Project Proposal Template 231030.pdf
Folder 350793 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY24 CTR Consolidated Project List 240126.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov Email: ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.033 | PKG00283650 | Oct 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350793 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350793 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350793 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350793 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350793 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350793 SF424B-1.1.pdf
350793 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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