Research Security Communications & Updates

Overview

The Office of Research Security (ORS) provides communications and updates to the Stony Brook University research community regarding research security requirements, federal and sponsor developments, University policies, and other topics affecting research activities.

This page provides an archive of ORS newsletters, campus correspondence, announcements, and other research security communications.

For current requirements and guidance, researchers should consult the applicable ORS program pages, Research Activities & Guidance, and reference guides.

2026

Date	Communication	Topic
February 2026	Key Policy Updates Affecting Researchers	Research security policy and requirement updates

2025

Date	Communication	Topic
November 2025	New Requirement: Updated Disclosure of External Interest and Commitments Policy	Disclosure requirements
October 27, 2025	Reminder — Required Research Security Training as of December 1, 2025	Research security training
July 2025	Training, Awareness, and Guidance Resources from the Office of Research Security	ORS resources
June 16, 2025	Key Guidance — Remote Coursework Outside the U.S.	International activities
June 2, 2025	New Research Security Training Requirement	Research security training
March 2025	Reminder — SBU Policy on International Engagements: Key Points and Discussion	International research
March 2025	How Open Research and Scholarly Work Intersect with Export Controls	Export controls
January 2025	Training, Awareness, and Guidance Resources from the Office of Research Security	ORS resources

2024

Date	Communication	Topic
October 2024	SBU Policy on International Engagements Discussion	International research
July 2024	Recent U.S. Federal Government Actions — Research Security	Federal research security requirements
July 2024	International Visitor Considerations Newsletter	International visitors
June 2024	U.S. Federal Government and Sponsor Risk Reviews — Vetting Foreign Collaborations/Relationships	Sponsor research security reviews
April 2024	External Interests and Disclosure Newsletter: Submitting Your SBU Annual Disclosure Certification	Disclosure requirements
March 2024	Malign Foreign Influence in Research — Vetting Foreign Collaborations/Relationships	Historical research security guidance
February 2024	International Shipment Considerations Newsletter	International transfers & export controls

2023

Date	Communication	Topic
August 2023	International Collaboration Considerations Newsletter	International collaborations
August 2023	U.S. Federal Government Updates — ByteDance Applications, Telecommunications and Surveillance Equipment and Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs	Federal restrictions & research security
May 2023	International Travel Considerations Newsletter	International travel
January 2023	Export Controls: Receipt of Materials, Equipment, Software, or Non-Public Information from a 3rd Party Newsletter	Export controls

Need Assistance?

Contact	Purpose
Contact the Office of Research Security	Contact ORS with questions about an archived communication or current research security requirements.