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New DoD Requirements
On June 29, 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) published new guidelines for assessing security risks associated with applications for fundamental research grants.
Intellectual Property Act: Why Does Congress Need an Annual Report on Stolen Intellectual Property – Can they Rely on What They Receive?
Congress has been busy with legislative activity surrounding adverse foreign influence in the US research enterprise and the theft of US intellectual property associated with critical infrastructure innovation.
Blink and You Might Miss it: How the NDAA 2023 Impacts Research Security
On December 23, 2022, President Biden signed the Fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2023). While research security is not the primary focus of the NDAA 2023, it still makes an appearance and continues to build on the efforts laid out in the CHIPS & Act and NDAA 2022.
Defining What "Malign" Means in a Maligned Foreign Recruitment Program
Federal research grant funding agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Defense, have increased their scrutiny of the unreported relationships between the Principal Investigators, funded by federal research grants, and foreign influence groups.
SBIR Reauthorized: Here's What's New in 2022
The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR), a critical funding mechanism for cutting-edge technologies developed by small businesses, was renewed just in time for another three years.
Putting CHIPS on the Table: Top 5 Surprises in the CHIPS Act for Research Universities
The recent passing of the CHIPS Act establishes a new direction for technology, innovation, and research in the United States. It is essential that anyone participating in the research process is aware of the importance and impact of the CHIPS Act.