Office of Research Security and Ethics

Open scientific and scholarly collaboration between scholars from all over the world is one of the cornerstones of innovation and technological advancement, and University of Cincinnati remains committed to fostering such collaboration. While the vast majority of international affiliations do not present a security risk, the Federal government has increased its attention to research in foreign countries. UC Office of Research Security and Ethics is committed to assisting researchers and faculty in navigating sponsor requirements and regulations.

All Forms, Policies and Procedures are now located within Research How 2, where faculty and staff will find a centralized location for all their transactional needs.

The University of Cincinnati partnerships and collaborations are critically important to our research and teaching. Our research security program supports our core values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation while protecting against improper foreign interference, conflicts of commitment, and other security issues.

Federal requirements vary by agency, so it is essential to review award terms and guidance and to ask questions. Research Funding Sponsors, US Government, and University of Cincinnati Policies and Guidance Related to Research Security

The University of Cincinnati has several policies related to Research Security. Additionally, various Research Funding Sponsors and United States Government agencies have guidance, regulations, and legislation related to Research Security.

Research Security & Ethics Offices

Conflicts of Interests

Supports the outside activity disclosure system, providing training and guidance on making complete and accurate disclosures to protect both the employees and university research. Complete COI reviews for SRS/IRB, ensuring UC research is compliant with applicable university policies, and local, state, and federal laws.

Export Controls

The University of Cincinnati Export Controls Office is responsible for protecting the transfer of US regulated information and technology, commodities, and software in the interest of national security and economic growth.

Defense Research Initiatives

The UC Defense Research Office is responsible for developing and managing research programs that support the Dept of Defense. This includes compliance oversight of sensitive and classified research activities.

Research Cybersecurity

Provides guidance and training to facilitate compliance with cybersecurity regulations for research initiatives including the management of information, equipment and other technology for CUI and no-CUI projects.

Contact

Mailing Address

Office of Research Security and Ethics
University of Cincinnati
3080 Exploration Ave.
Mail Location 0639
Cincinnati, OH 45206

Street Address

University of Cincinnati
Digital Futures
3080 Exploration Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206

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General Inquiries

Phone: Phone: 513-556-7048

E-mail: research_security@ucmail.uc.edu