Research Security

As defined by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33), “Research security is safeguarding the research enterprise against behaviors aimed at misappropriating R&D to the detriment of national or economic security, related violations of research integrity, and foreign government interference.”

The Office of Global Safety and Research Security

Baylor University is enhanced and strengthened when people from different parts of the world come together to discuss ideas and generate innovation. The exceptional contributions of foreign collaborators to Baylor University's teaching and research are indisputable.

However, as highlighted by the United States Intelligence Community and Federal Funding Agencies (National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director of National Intelligence), adversarial foreign governments have made a concerted effort to take advantage of such openness to advance their social and economic agendas and have threatened the integrity and academic competitiveness of U.S. research and innovation.

The Office of Global Safety & Research Security (OGSRS) recognizes the importance of striking a balance between research security and maintaining an open and collaborative partnership with the international community. The goal of the OGSRS is to provide resources to the Baylor community through:

Awareness

OGSRS can equip faculty with threat awareness information and tools necessary to make an informed decision on foreign academic visitors, engaging in university-related international travel, or potential international collaborations.

Education

OGSRS works closely with federal funding and governmental agencies to remain cognizant of existing and future government regulations and mandates as they relate to international collaboration and research security.

Training

As mandated by the NSPM-33, OGSRS works closely with federal agencies to provide current and relevant training to faculty on research security including threat awareness and identification, insider threat training, and travel safety and security.