Federal Funding Agency Risk Assessments

Federal funding agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of Energy (DOE), are currently conducting risk assessments of international research collaborations, particularly those involving individuals or entities from “countries of concern”. These assessments are used to create risk profiles for researchers. A high-risk profile […]

National Perspective on Research Security

Understanding the National Perspective Legislative and agency guidance on efforts to address the challenge of Research Security. Office of Science and Technology Policy  Joint Committee on the Research Environment  Foreign Influence Legislation  National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC)

Countries of Concern (COC)

While most international affiliations do not present a security risk, the U.S. 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 […]

Research Security Training Policy

Effective: 03/31/2025Last revised: 12/9/2025 Many federal agencies require research security training for applicants and awarded researchers. This mandate originates from the National Security Presidential Memo-33 (2021) and the CHIPs and Science Act (2022). Research Security Training is an integral component of a Research Security Program.  The goal is to raise awareness and ensure that risks […]

Biosketch

Reporting Requirements Biographical Sketches should include international affiliations, such as paid/unpaid appointments, positions, or honors with non U.S. academic institutions. This could include teaching courses or regular student advisory activities. Questions Biosketch requirements: Office of Sponsored Research Services, researchgrants@wusm.wustl.edu or 314.747.4134. Information on Foreign Talent Programs: askCOI Team, COI@wustl.edu or 314.747.4181.