Research Security Program Requirement

On January 22, 2022, National Science and Technology Council released a report containing guidance that represents the first step towards implementing NSPM-33 effectively, rigorously, and uniformly across the Federal Government in a way that protects the nation’s interests in both security and openness.

Guidance states:

“heads of funding agencies shall require that research institutions receiving Federal science and engineering support in excess of 50 million dollars per year certify to the funding agency that the institution has established and operates a research security program. Institutional research security programs should include elements of cyber security, foreign travel security, insider threat awareness and identification, and, as appropriate, export control training. Heads of funding agencies shall consider whether additional research security program requirements are appropriate for institutions receiving Federal funding for R&D in critical and emerging technology areas with implications for United States national and economic security.”

“Agencies should require that, as part of their research security program, research organizations designate a research security point of contact (POC) and provide publicly accessible means to contact that individual (such as through a website or social media).”

About our Research Security Program

The Director of Research Security, reporting to the Vice-President for Research, serves as the university's research security program's point of contact.    The areas below are under the direction of the Director.

Required Components of a “Research Security Program” (NSPM-33)

Cyber-Security (in coordination with DoIT)

Export Control Training (as appropriate)

Research Security Training (under development)

International Travel Security (in coordination with DoIT and Enterprise Risk Management)

Additional Components

Conflicts of Commitment/Interest Program

Data Security (in coordination with DoIT and IT partners)

Export Control Program

Foreign Influence/International Activities