Recent Updates
- Revised NIH Grants Policy Statement
- Revised NSF Proposal and Award Policies & Procedure Guide
- Senate Report – China’s Talent Recruitment Plan Case Studies
- Senate Report – China’s Talent Plans Violate US Research Values
- COGR Review of Individual Global Engagements in Research
- Updated FAQs
- More on the Thousand Talent Plans
- How to Be Prepared on Working with Visiting Scholars
Background
Collaborations are often the cornerstone of success in the research community and the University remains strongly committed to that idea by encouraging and supporting collaborative efforts worldwide. Concerns have been raised by Federal entities that certain international activities have begun to threaten the integrity of the U.S. research enterprise. These concerns are commonly referred to as “Science and Security“. It is important that all faculty and staff understand these concerns and the impact on research efforts at the University.
To help researchers and research administrators remain informed and compliant in this area, the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) released the Guidance on Science and Security webpage.
Guidance Components:
- Background on the evolution of Science and Security
- Related Policies and Procedures
- Primary Concerns and Direct Impacts on Research
- Sponsor Specific Updates
- FAQs
Additional related guidance is available on the UNC Research webpage as well as the Guidance memo from the Vice Chancellor For Research on foreign influence concerns.
If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to OSR at ResAdminOSR@unc.edu or The Conflict of Interest Program at coi@unc.edu.