The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP), in collaboration with the Research Integrity and Security Office (RISO), will host a three-part webinar series this fall covering current research security issues. You will have the opportunity to hear from experts, ask questions, and learn how research security requirements may apply to your work.
Oct. 29: What Researchers Need to Know and Do
This introductory session will cover what research security is, where research security considerations can arise, and when you should pause and ask questions before proceeding. The session will begin with introductory remarks from David Schwebel, vice president for research, followed by a presentation and discussion with guest panelists. A 30-minute Q&A will follow.
- 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 29
- Add the Oct. 29 session to your calendar
Nov. 12: Protecting and Sharing Your Research at Iowa
This session will cover practical considerations for protecting, storing, accessing, sharing, and traveling with research data. A 30-minute Q&A will follow.
- 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 12
- Add the Nov. 12 session to your calendar
Dec. 3: Disclose, Approve, Collaborate
This session will provide guidance on international relationships, foreign components, disclosures, appointments, and varying sponsor requirements. Barry Thomas, senior vice provost, will join the session as a guest panelist. A 30-minute Q&A will follow.
- 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 3
- Add the Dec. 3 session to your calendar
Can't join a webinar? Review UI research security policies and guidance
The University of Iowa’s Research Security Program addresses federal security requirements for the university’s research enterprise. Their policies and guidance covers:
- Research security training
- International travel security and required training
- Federal laws that restrict the export of goods, technology, related technical data, and certain services
- Cybersecurity
- International collaboration
- Foreign talent recruitment programs