Federal Sponsor Disclosure Requirements In response to the concerns about undue foreign influence, many federal agencies have adjusted or clarified their disclosure requirements.  Please always refer to the terms and conditions in the award.  The information below highlights some of the main clarification and requirements of the federal sponsors. Table of Contents Add a header…

Research Security & International Engagement Committee The Research Security & International Engagement Committee is charged by the Provost to promote and facilitate responsible international engagements and collaborations through the following:   Developing local policy and procedures to implement UC policy and federal rules and regulations;   Overseeing and managing UCI’s research security and integrity compliance…

Disclosure Requirements Promoting Research Security and International Engagement compliance largely depends on submitting accurate, complete and consistent disclosures to promote transparency and maintain compliance. In particular, the federal agencies continue to investigate discrepancies and failures to disclose in grantees, which have resulted in some cases, criminal and civil charges and employment terminations.  These discrepancies were…

Research Security Program Update July 9, 2024: Office of Science and Technology Policy issued Guidelines for Research Security Programs at Covered Institutions Securing and protecting research involves developing awareness of the potential domestic and international threats and implementing procedures and controls to reduce those risks.  This Research Security Program also implements the requirements described in…

Updates Due to recent scrutiny from the federal government related to research security and integrity compliance, conflict of interest will likely experience significant changes in the near future.  Please check here for the list of updates and new information. October, 31, 2024 New KR Federal Disclosure and Certification New KR Federal Disclosure and Certification implemented…

Sanctioned and Embargoed Countries The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury administers economic and trade sanctions against specific countries, individuals and entities. These trade sanctions programs apply to University activities. For the most recent list of sanctions, please visit the OFAC website. The most comprehensive sanctions involve: Cuba,…

DURC and PEPP Assessment and Review Process PI assesses whether research proposal or award is within the scope of a Category 1 or Category 2. If so, the PI notifies the federal funding agency and the Biosafety Program. The federal funding agency reviews the PI’s initial assessment and notifies UCI when they confirm the need for…

Resources & Policies Policies The United States Government’s oversight of DURC is aimed at preserving the benefits of life sciences research while minimizing the risk of misuse of the knowledge, information, products, or technologies provided by such research. United States Government Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic…

Is My Research DURC? Use the following questions to help determine whether your research falls under the Policy and requires notification to the federal funding agency and the Biosafety Program. Will the project involve the use of infectious agents or biological toxins that are harmful to humans?   NO, your research is not DURC YES,…