Research Security
What is Research Security?
Research security, as defined by the U.S. federal government Links to an external site., safeguards the research enterprise from actions that could harm national security or economic competitiveness. In practical terms, this means that research security protects the U.S research enterprise from theft, foreign interference, and ethical violations.
Countries and Entities of Concern
While most international affiliations do not present a security risk, the U.S. federal government has raised concerns about the efforts of certain countries to inappropriately influence the U.S research enterprise and acquire sensitive research information through espionage, cyberattacks, or even seemingly benign collaborations.
At the present time, the U.S. federal government has identified the following countries as “countries of concern:”
- People’s Republic of China
- Iran
- North Korea
- Russian Federation
The U.S federal government has also identified certain universities, companies, and recruitment programs within these countries as higher risk. If you are planning a research collaboration with colleagues at institutions in a country of concern, we encourage you to connect with our Export Control Links to an external site. and Research Security Links to an external site. teams early in the process. They can provide guidance and conduct a Research Security Review Links to an external site. to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
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