Science and Security
J-1 Visa Review Process Change
March 3, 2026
A message from the Export Compliance and Science and Security Offices We are pleased to introduce an expedited review process for J-1 visa sponsorship. Effective, March 9, 2026, visiting scholars on a J-1 visa will only need Science and Security approval, unless the Beneficiary:Â H-1B, O-1, and H-1B1 sponsorships will still require both Export Compliance ... Read more
NIH to Require Common Form on January 25, 2026
January 15, 2026
Update: 1/30/2026: the NIH expects to offer leniency for applications submitted with old Biosketch and Other Support forms through May. Submissions with old Biographical Sketch (Biosketch) and Current and Pending (Other) Support forms will issue warnings, but not block submission. This message is from Brian Collier, Director of Science and Security in the Office of the Vice Chancellor ... Read more
New Science and Security Policy
November 6, 2025
UNC-Chapel Hill has adopted a new Policy on Science and Security to protect the integrity of University research and related programs from risks such as unauthorized access, inappropriate foreign influence, and misappropriation of intellectual property. The policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visiting scholars, collaborators, and external partners engaged in covered University activities. It strengthens ... Read more
New Policy On Delegating Clinical Research Tasks In Research
September 18, 2025
The Clinical Research Compliance Office is pleased to announce the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Policy on Delegating Clinical Research Tasks in Research. This policy supports safe and compliant delegation of clinical tasks in human subjects research. Purpose: The policy outlines the requirements for delegation of clinical tasks to personnel in the conduct ... Read more
Research Science Training Wave 2: Frequently Asked Questions
July 16, 2025
The Research Science and Security office is launching the University of North Carolina’s research security (RS) training program. We are now rolling out the second wave of the training to campus. Frequently Asked Questions: What is RS training? The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill developed research security training to comply with National Security ... Read more
Research Science and Security Launches Wave 1 of the Research Security Training
April 17, 2025
The Research Science and Security office is launching the University of North Carolina’s research security (RS) training program. This training is being released in two waves, in order to pilot the training and incorporate campus feedback. Additional Details: Who needs RS training? You should complete the training curriculum now (during the first wave) if you ... Read more
Visa Sponsorship Review Request form has moved into RASR
April 16, 2025
| April 16, 2025–We are pleased to announce that the we have simplified the intake form for the visa sponsorship reviews requests and moved the form into RASR. The new form is accessible on the International Student and Scholar Services website and through this bookmark. We will keep the original Qualtrics form active through the ... Read more
Planned launch of UNC-Chapel Hill’s new research security training program
April 8, 2025
This message is from Brian Collier, director of science and security in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. In July 2024, the federal government, via the Office of Science and Technology Policy, released their guidelines for research security programs at covered institutions (which UNC-Chapel Hill qualifies as) and directed federal agencies to submit ... Read more