Research Security
Research Security at OSU
Global research is an essential part of OSU’s mission. As required by Federal funding agencies, OSU aims to ensure that all OSU research is conducted safely, ethically, and in compliance with U.S. policies, regulations, and terms of awards. Resources on this website are provided to support your international research and to ensure compliance with Federal and state requirements, as well as OSU policies.
What is the Research Security?
The Federal government has raised concerns about efforts of certain countries to inappropriately influence the U.S. research enterprise or gain access to sensitive research information or intellectual property. Research security refers to potential national security concerns that can arise when conducting research with global partners. Some foreign governments have sought to inappropriately obtain confidential, sensitive or proprietary research information from U.S. researchers in an effort to gain an economic or national security advantage. Such efforts can result in the inappropriate sharing of information, data breaches, contract noncompliance, ethics issues, and even national security concerns. U.S. Federal funding agencies are taking a significantly greater interest in the international interests and collaborations of their awardees, including their interests and collaborations.
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