Research Security
Strengthening interdisciplinary and global programs is a strategic priority at the University of Delaware (UD). International collaboration enhances student education, results in increased opportunities for publication and scholarship, and keeps UD investigators on the cutting edge of their fields. These benefits result from foreign collaborators physically working on UD’s campus, collaboration in the form of providing or receiving materials from foreign entities, or receipt of payment from foreign entities. Foreign collaboration, though, could pose a risk. The activity could result in violations of University practice and policy, violations of regulations and requirements, and potential loss of funding.
FOREIGN ENTITIES ASSOCIATED ISSUES
While international collaborations may be acceptable, UD personnel are expected to disclose foreign involvement to ensure that potential issues are properly addressed and resolved. The following issues should be considered.
References
- NIH Guidance Updates on Foreign Influence and Other Support: July 16, 2020
- AAU and APLU April 22, 2019 – Actions Taken by Universities to Address Growing Concerns about Security Threats and Undue Foreign Influence on Campus
- APLU Statement on New Efforts to Bolster NIH-Funded Research Security
- APLU and AAU April 22, 2019 – Responding to Undue Foreign Influence Memo
- DOE – Deputy Secretary of Energy December 14, 2018 Memorandum – Department of Energy International Science and Technology Engagement Policy
- DOE – Deputy Secretary of Energy January 31, 2019 Memorandum – Department of Energy Policy on Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs
- NIH – Department of Health & Human Services August 20, 2018 Memorandum – Statement on Protecting the Integrity of U.S. Biomedical Research
- NIH – Reminders of NIH Policies on Other Support and on Policies related to Financial Conflicts of Interest and Foreign Components
- NSF – Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), February 2019
- Travel Practices
- UD Conflict of Interest
- UD Export Control
- UD International Travel
For more information regarding UD Regulatory Affairs
Please direct any questions or concerns by email to Clarissa Roth, Director of Research Security or 302-831-8626.
ASSISTANCE
Compliance Hotline
Phone: (302) 831-2792
E: UD IRB Office
P: (302) 831-2137
F: (302) 831-2828
GOVERNMENT SPONSOR LINKS
- State of Delaware
- US Government
- Dept of Education Grant Opportunities
- Dept of Agriculture
- Dept of Health and Human Services (HRSA) Open Opportunitiess
- Dept of Commerce
- Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding
- Dept of Defense
- Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) Funding
- Dept of Energy
- Dept of Homeland Security
- Dept of Justice
- Dept of Labor
- Dept of State
- Dept of the Interior
- Dept of Transportation
- Dept of Treasury
- Delaware EPSCoR Funding Opportunities
- Federal Govt Grants (Grants.Gov) Grants
- NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) Research Opportunities
- National Archives Grant Program
- National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Funding Opportunities
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grants
- National Endowment of Arts Grants
- National Institute of Health (NIH) Grants and Funding
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Funding Opportunities
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Funding Opportunities
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Funding
- NSF Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) Funding Opportunities
*NOTE: The University of Delaware’s Office of General Counsel oversees all legal services for the University of Delaware. Matters pertaining to research (including research-related agreements, research-related compliance, and research-related intellectual property) may be directed to the Research Office, which will coordinate with the General Counsel’s Office, as appropriate.