Protecting Our Progress

The research security program is housed in the Research Security Office, which is jointly administered by the Division of Research and the Office of Compliance & Ethics.

Export Controls International Research

The University is required by federal and state regulations (NSPM-33, Texas SB 1565, and Texas HB 127) to have a research security office. The research security program is housed in the Research Security Office, which is jointly administered by the Division of Research and the Office of Compliance & Ethics.

University Resources

Research Security Office Research Security Training International Research and Travel Data Protection and Management NSPM-33

Export Controls Conflict of Interest UH Policies and Regulations Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program UH Libraries: ORCID Guide

NSPM-33

National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 is a policy directive issued by the U.S. government to safeguard sensitive research and intellectual property in academic institutions from potential threats posed by foreign entities. NSPM-33 establishes guidelines for enhanced security measures, increased transparency in research collaborations, and protection of critical technologies.

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Training and Workshops

UH provides Research Security Training through CITI to meet federal requirements. DOR also hosts workshops and special presentations on research security topics, which are recorded and published to the UH Research SharePoint Site.