SFOP0010108: Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program by Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation, Department of State

The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation, under the Department of State, has recently unveiled an initiative, termed the “Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP).” Identified by the funding opportunity number SFOP0010108, this program seeks to strengthen global security by engaging Ukrainian and former Soviet émigré civilian scientists. These scientists, with specialized expertise in dual-use areas, have faced displacement and financial vulnerability due to Russia’s increased activities in Ukraine. The primary goal of the NSEP is to prevent their expertise from being exploited by states or rogue actors to develop weapons that could threaten global peace. This initiative represents a proactive approach to safeguarding international security by harnessing the knowledge and capabilities of these experts.

Opportunity ID: 350793

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General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0010108
Funding Opportunity Title: Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see below for clarification)
Category Explanation: Non-proliferation
Expected Number of Awards: 25
CFDA Number(s): 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: Jan 31, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $18,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see below for details)

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.