Frequently Asked Questions What is Research Security and International Engagement? Research Security and International Engagement encompasses the federal government’s broad concerns related to protecting the U.S. research and development enterprise and promoting national security. As described in the National Security Presidential Memorandum-33, the federal government is requiring research organizations like UCI to implement a research…

Research Data Guidance The University of California issued a Research Data Policy, effective July 15, 2022, that clarified “the Regents of the University of California owns Research Data generated or collected in the course of University Research, and exercises this responsibility to support research, collaboration, public dissemination of information, and to meet its responsibility under…

Other Research Considerations In addition to the requirements tied to federal sponsored projects, the federal government identified other activities and areas that are of concern for Research Security and International Engagement. Research Data Guidance UC issued the Research Data Policy to clarify the ownership of and responsibility for Research Data generated during the course of…

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 and risk…

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 February 2023: Office of Science and Technology Policy requested public comments on the draft Research Security Programs Standard Requirement 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…

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. August 31, 2023 New Conflict of Interest Policy for Recipients of NASA Financial Assistance Awards NASA…

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,…