Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Disclosure of DoD Funding in Technical Publications
Summary
This proposed rule would require researchers and companies to publicly disclose when the Department of Defense has funded their technical publications and research papers. The goal is to increase transparency so the public and scientific community know which research has military backing.
Key Points
- 1Researchers who receive Department of Defense funding must now clearly state this in any technical papers or publications they produce
- 2The rule applies to academic institutions, private companies, and research organizations that work on military-funded projects
- 3Disclosure must be made in publications, reports, and other technical documents to inform readers about funding sources
- 4The Defense Acquisition Regulations System is accepting public comments on this proposal until October 25, 2025
- 5This transparency measure helps ensure the scientific community and public understand potential influences on research findings
Impact Assessment
If you are a technology company or researcher receiving DoD funding, this means you must add a disclosure statement to your published technical papers and research outputs.
National
Minimal
Key Dates
August 25, 2025
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