Research Security
Research Security ensures the integrity, protection and responsible collaboration of our university's research enterprise.
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Research Security, created in response to the National Security Presidential Memorandum - 33 (NSPM- 33) and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, refers to efforts by institutions, government agencies and individuals to protect the integrity of the U.S. research enterprise from foreign interference, theft and exploitation.
It includes policies, practices and safeguards designed to:
- Promote transparency
- Protect sensitive information
- Manage conflicts of interest and commitment
- Detect and prevent unauthorized access or influence
- Mitigate risk of theft to intellectual property, research data, and protect the use of public funds
Covered Areas
Research Security operates via partnerships with various university departments, while aligning with both campus policies and federal regulations.
Research security training
As part of our commitment to protecting the integrity and security of our research enterprise, UofL requires all faculty, researchers and key personnel engaged in federally funded research to complete Research Security Training.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a fundamental part of protecting university research. As part of the UofL's Research Security Program, all faculty, researchers and staff involved in sponsored research are expected to follow established policies.
Visiting scholars
Visiting researchers and scholars play vital roles in advancing our academic and research mission. To meet federal compliance requirements, we’ve established a process to ensure all visitors are appropriately reviewed and disclosed.
Foreign travel
Whether you’re attending an international conference, collaborating with global partners or conducting research abroad, foreign travel can expose you – and your research – to unique security risks.
Disclosures and foreign talent programs
Maintaining transparency in research collaborations is essential to protecting academic integrity and meeting federal research security requirements.
Federal agency guidance
Each federal sponsoring agency may contain additional requirements related to research security.