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Summary of NSTC Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 Disclosure Requirements
The NSTC Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) Disclosure Requirements, Version 2.0 (January 11, 2022), outlines uniform...
Framework for Review of Individual Global Engagements in Academic Research (V.1)
The "Framework for Review of Individual Global Engagements in Academic Research," developed by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), serves as a guidance...
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NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance on Research Security Programs: Practical Considerations: March 2022 Meeting
The panel discussion focuses on the implementation of NSPM-33 research security program requirements across several major research universities, addressing both practical considerations and unique institutional perspectives. NSPM-33 mandates, initially applicable to institutions receiving over $50 million in federal science and engineering funds, include appointing a research security point of con
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric DARPA officials Wes Bennett, Director, Contracts Management Office and Kevin Flaherty, Assist. Director, Policy; Oversight, Security; Intelligence Directorate will provide an overview of DARPA’s CFIP.
Overview of New NSPM-33 Guidance—January 2022 Webinar
These are slides from COGR's webinar providing an overview of OSTP's NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance.
COGR Webinar: Overview of the National Science & Technology Council’s January 4, 2021 Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33)
January 11 @ 4pm ET: Overview of the National Science & Technology Council’s January 4, 2021 Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) This webinar will present an overview of the guidance document’s main provisions and discuss key points that institutions should consider. Plenty of time will be afforded for an audience question and answer
Revisiting the Framework for Reviewing Global Engagements: October 2021 Meeting
The document provides an extensive overview of the evolving frameworks, institutional responses, and ongoing challenges universities face in managing global research engagements amid increasing federal scrutiny of research integrity and disclosure compliance, especially regarding foreign affiliations and support. Through presentations from leaders at Columbia, Pittsburgh, Harvard, Michigan, and Te
Framework for Review of Individual Global Engagements In Academic Research: March 2020 Meeting
The document outlines the development and objectives of a framework by the Research Ethics & Compliance Committee (REC) for the review of individual global engagements in academic research. The framework is designed to help institutions manage the benefits and risks of global research collaborations through structured disclosure, risk assessment, and risk management strategies, with the aim of
The China Initiative: October 2019 Meeting
The document discusses the U.S. Department of Justice’s response to economic and national security threats posed by the Chinese government, with a focus on the “China Initiative.” It addresses two principal concerns within academia: theft of intellectual property, trade secrets, and advanced technologies, and efforts to influence and compromise academic openness. A significant portion of U.S. econ
June 2017 Presentation: NSF - International Engagement
The document, presented by Rebecca L. Keiser, Head of the Office of International Science and Engineering at the National Science Foundation (NSF), outlines the objectives, criteria, budgetary context, and key programs associated with NSF’s international research engagement. International collaborations are emphasized as vital for accessing diverse expertise, facilities, and data, leveraging limit
