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Understanding the complete research security landscape is essential to ensuring compliance while maintaining an open and collaborative research environment.
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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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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 tool for academic institutions to systematically assess and manage the risks associated with international research collaborations. Recognizing the essential role of global engagement in scientific advancement and addressing soc
Letter to DOE Re: January 18, 2017 Minor Change to DOE Order 142.3A, Unclassified Foreign Visitors and Assignments Program
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), a consortium representing leading research institutions, addressed a letter on February 1, 2017, to Dr. Adam Cohen, Deputy Undersecretary in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The letter expresses gratitude for recent amendments to DOE Order 142.3A, which pertains to the Unclassified Foreign Visitors and Assignments Program. Specifically, COGR commen
Joint AAU COGR Letter to DOE Re: Request for Limited Exemption from DOE Order 142.3A
The letter, jointly authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of American Universities (AAU), addresses Dr. Adam Cohen of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), expressing appreciation for his recent discussion on the application and interpretation of DOE Order 142.3A with regard to foreign nationals participating in DOE/NETL-funded fundamental research at universi
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
