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Office of International Networks, Cooperation, and Security (INCS)

The Office of International Networks, Cooperation, and Security (INCS) is the nexus between the U.S. National Academies and the global research community. INCS builds and sustains partnerships and implements international programs work to connect American science and innovation to international policymaking. Our experts represent the country in forums and conferences, ensuring the voice of U.S. science is heard internationally.

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News and Updates

National Academies Launch Global Climate and Environmental Research Fellowship Program

Program News

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have launched a new fellowship program, the Global Climate and Environmental Research Fellowship (GCERF).  The pilot program will be in partnership with several Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT). The first agreement was finalized at a recent meeting in Washington, D.C., which was attended by a delegation from IIT Kanpur led by its Director, Manindra Agrawal, along with National Academy of Engineering President Tsu-Jae Liu and National Academies Executive Officer Greg Symmes.

Oct 5, 2026
The signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Academy of Sciences and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur establishing the Global Climate and Environmental Research Fellowship. September 18, 2026. Event took place at the NAS Building in Washington, DC

Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine Partners with Ukrainian Catholic University to Launch New Center of Excellence

Program News

The Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine and the Ukrainian Catholic University have announced the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Formal Methods and Verification, a new initiative that will train a new generation of specialists across the fields of mathematics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.

Aug 10, 2026
Ukrainian Catholic University

Science Academies Call on G7 to Protect the Arctic, Manage Large Satellite Constellations, and Advance Brain Health

Announcement

The National Academy of Sciences joined science academies from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom in issuing three joint statements to inform discussions during the June G7 summit, as well as to offer science-informed guidance for ongoing policymaking. The S7 statements provide analysis of the current scientific evidence and recommendations related to the Arctic, large satellite constellations, and brain health.

May 19, 2026
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Our Expertise

Global science and technology are central pillars in America's security, prosperity, and leadership. The Office of International Networks, Security, and Cooperation harnesses the U.S. National Academies' distinctive strengths to build trusted international partnerships that support U.S. innovation and resilience and address the complex challenges that impact our nation and the world.

Core Themes

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Statement of Task

The Office of International Networks, Cooperation, and Security (INCS) is the nexus between the U.S. National Academies and the global research community. INCS builds and sustains partnerships and implements international program work to connect American science and innovation to international policymaking. Our experts represent the country in forums and conferences, ensuring the voice of U.S. science is heard internationally.

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Contributors

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Chair

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Ex Officio Member

Ex Officio Member

Ex Officio Member

Ex Officio Member

Vaughan C. Turekian

Staff Officer

Staff

Vaughan Turekian

Lead

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