CFAs: Denying U.S. Adversaries access to Sensitive Nuclear, Missile, and Advanced Technical Expertise

Objectives: The Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP) aims to deny U.S. adversaries access to innovative and WMD-relevant scientific knowledge, focusing on civilian scientists, technicians, and engineers (STE) from abroad. The program targets those who are geographically displaced or financially vulnerable to exploitation for programs threatening the United States. It emphasizes rapid knowledge security training to safeguard dual-use knowledge, protect intellectual property, and strengthen cybersecurity practices. Additionally, it supports STEs in forming U.S. scientific partnerships, offering commercialization assistance, mentorship, and access to U.S. market opportunities, without requiring relocation. The program focuses on high-risk STEs with nuclear, missile, and advanced WMD-relevant expertise, aiming to prevent adversary exploitation and strengthen U.S. national security.