DoD Insists on Funding Shoutouts in Research Papers
Published Date: 8/25/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Defense is updating its rules to make sure anyone publishing research or tech info funded by the DoD clearly says so. This change affects contractors and researchers working with DoD money and kicks in soon, helping keep things transparent without extra costs. If you get DoD funding and share your work publicly, you’ll need to add a clear funding statement.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Must Say When DoD Paid for Research
DoD proposes a rule that says if your research or technical information was paid for by the Department of Defense, any public document reporting that work must include a clear statement disclosing the DoD funding. This change implements a section of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 and applies to contractors and researchers who publish DoD-funded research.
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