The WashU Responsible Conduct of Research policy outlines required RCR training at the university. The policy aligns with many sponsor requirements, but it is important to fully understand the training requirements for your sponsor, program, and award. Jump to: NIH Requirements NIH requires that all trainees, fellows, participants, and scholars receiving support through any NIH training, career […]
Topic: Research Security
Know Which Countries, Entities, and Persons are Restricted
Restricted Countries, Entities, and Persons The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), enforces U.S. embargo and sanction programs that may restrict transactions with certain foreign countries irrespective of whether the exported technology is controlled under the ITAR or the EAR. Sanctions programs vary in severity. In cases where a country is […]
Prepare for International Travel
Foreign travel is a very common security vulnerability researchers encounter because research involves sensitive information, technologies, or data, even if you do not believe your information is valuable to other countries. Travel poses a risk where information can more easily be stolen or exposed to malicious individuals or organizations. Before traveling Ensure you are following […]