Research Security Training
OSU researchers must complete research security training at least twelve (12) months prior to submitting a research proposal to a federal agency. That means, OSU researchers who currently receive federal funding, or are likely to, must take research security training now.
OSU offers a consolidated training module within CITI that is recognized by NSF, NIH, DOE and DOD. Log into the CITI Program to complete the research security training module and contact [email protected] with any questions.
Updates:
Prohibited Unmanned Aerial Systems
Beginning on December 22, 2025, recipients of federal funds awarded through a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or by any other means may not purchase or operate prohibited unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Prohibited UASs are those manufactured in a foreign country of concern and identified in the government’s Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) system. This includes, but is not limited to, DJI and Autel. Data collected prior to December 22, 2025, may be used in federally funded research projects unless otherwise directed by the sponsor. Any questions or concerns? Please contact [email protected].
The following is a non-exhaustive list of allowable, compliant manufacturers:
- AgEagle
- American Robotics
- Anduril
- Ascent Aerosystems
- Blue Halo
- Easy Aerial
- Edge Autonomy
- Flightwave Aerospace
- Freefly Systems
- Harris Aerial
- Hoverfly Technologies
- Impossible Aerospace
- Insitu
- Inspired Flight Technologies
- ModalAI
- Neros Technologies
- PDW
- Skydio
- Skyfish
- Teal
- UAVAmerica
- Vantage
- WingXpand
- Zone 5
Syrian Sanction Changes
As of June 30, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order "Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions" that removes U.S. sanctions on Syria, effective July 1, 2025. While this now eases international engagement with Syria, export licenses may still be required and you will need to work with the Export Control and International Compliance Office prior to proceeding with your activities.
Cuba Sanction Changes
On June 30, 2025, National Security Presidential Memorandum No. 5 was released reinstating previous sanctions including but not limited to travel restrictions, financial transactions, and other university activities. If you intend to engage with Cuban institutions or individuals, email [email protected] prior to proceeding.
DOJ Ruling:
Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons
On January 4, 2025 the Department of Justice released their final rule regarding access to U.S. sensitive personal and government-related data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons. The Data covered by this rule is as follows:
(1) certain covered personal identifiers (e.g., names linked to device identifiers, social security numbers, driver’s license, or other government identification numbers); (2) precise [governmental] geolocation data (e.g., GPS coordinates); (3) biometric identifiers (e.g., facial images, voice prints and patterns, and retina scans); (4) human genomic data and three other types of human ‘omic data (epigenomic, proteomic, or transcriptomic); (5) personal health data (e.g., height, weight, vital signs, symptoms, test results, diagnosis, digital dental records, and psychological diagnostics); and (6) personal financial data (e.g., information related to an individual’s credit, debit cards, bank accounts, and financial liabilities, including payment history).
If you are working with this data and have questions or do not already have a secure data solution in place, please email [email protected] or [email protected].