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Troublesome Clauses in Research Awards
The document outlines several problematic contractual clauses related to information release and the employment of foreign nationals in federally funded research...
COGR. APLU, and AAU Submit Joint Comments on DFARS Case 2020-D028 [Docket DARS-2024-0027]
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Troublesome Clauses in Research Awards
The document outlines several problematic contractual clauses related to information release and the employment of foreign nationals in federally funded research agreements, particularly those involving the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. These clauses often require burdensome review and approval processes prior to the public release of unclassified research results, restrict the
