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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 and CHIPS+Science Research Security Provisions: October 2022 Meeting
The presentation by Rebecca Keiser, Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy at the National Science Foundation (NSF), outlines the agency’s ongoing initiatives to bolster research security in alignment with federal directives such as the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance and the CHIPS + Science Act. Emphasis is placed on clarifying disclosure requirements, leveraging data analytics (through s
Looking at the CHIPS on the Table Webinar Materials
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 is expected to have a major impact on numerous facets of the U.S.
Comparison Chart: NIH Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support
This document compares the June 2022 version of the NIH Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support with the prior version of the chart related by NIH.
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
Promoting and Protecting the U.S. Science and Engineering Enterprise: March 2022 Meeting
The document addresses the challenges and strategies involved in promoting and protecting the U.S. science and engineering enterprise, with a particular focus on the threats posed by foreign government talent recruitment programs. Such programs, often initiated or funded by foreign states, can undermine the transparency and integrity of U.S. research by incentivizing behaviors that may conflict wi
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
