Professor's Alleged Role in China Programmes Leads to Ban from US Funding The recent news that Professor Tao Li's alleged involvement in Chinese government programmes has led to his ban from US funding is a stark reminder of the complexities and risks inherent in international research collaborations.
For over two years, Li oversaw the awarding of grants for cutting edge computer science research as a programme officer at the National Science Foundation while simultaneously participating in the Dragon Star talent plan.
This duplicity is not new to academia; researchers have long been encouraged to pursue funding from various sources without clear guidelines on how to disclose their affiliations.