Research Security & International Activities
Notre Dame Research is committed to supporting researchers in their pursuit of globally significant, solutions-oriented research discoveries, contributions, and creative endeavors. International collaboration and scholarship across borders are essential to the vital interchange of ideas that feeds research and advances human understanding.
The following links provide the latest information on engaging in international research and related activities and understanding federal requirements.
Assessing and Managing International Collaborations
When engaging in international research and other professional activities, whether as part of your University role or external to Notre Dame (i.e., outside activities), it is important to assess your international partners. It is important to consider the organization where the potential collaborator (entity and individual(s) is located.
Disclosure: Reporting Affiliations, Activities, and Research Support
Disclosing affiliations, interests, professional activities, and research support, both international and domestic, to the University and research sponsors is essential for ensuring that potential conflicts of interest and commitment are assessed and managed as necessary.
Federal-Wide Research Security Efforts
Federal research funding agencies continue to coordinate implementation of federal-wide research security law and policy requirements. Find information on federal-wide research security actions here.
Federal Agency-Specific Research Security Activities, Policies, and Requirements
Federal agencies have undertaken a number of efforts to harmonize research security requirements, guidance, and forms. However, some noteworthy agency-specific policies and requirements persist.
International Travel and Data Protection
International travel adds complexity to your research data security efforts. Students, faculty, and staff traveling internationally on University-related travel must register their travel, seek University authorization for High-risk travel, and ensure alignment with University, U.S., and local government health, safety, and security guidelines and requirements at the destination.
Need More Information?
Please contact the Executive Director of Research Security or the Research Security Team for more information.