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Research Security & Export Controls

Research Security & Export Controls

Research Security & Export Controls

There is a lot of buzz about research security and new requirements for research security programs at academic institutions. Further, the topic of export controls is consistently cited in ongoing research security guidance and is included as a necessary element of an institution’s research security program development. While delays in implementation of the final guidance for National Security Policy Memorandum 33 have led to uncertainty around how institutions should approach research security program development, does NIH’s recent announcement of their research security program requirements mean the days of waiting are over?

This 2-day workshop will devote one full day each to the topics of research security and export controls. Each day will include a mixture of existing federal guidance, exercises, and examples that show participants how each topic applies to the academic environment. Whether your institution is research intensive or a small, primarily undergraduate institution, you will learn practices and strategies to assist in developing and improving research security and export controls programs at your institution.

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In-Person Workshops

Learning Objectives

After completing the workshop, participants should be able to:

Day 1: Research Security
  • What is Research Security and How did we get here?
  • Elements of a Program, including discussion of cybersecurity and CMMC.
  • Institutional stakeholders and approach to program establishment and implementation.
  • Federal agency implementations, including NIH's recently announced requirements.
Day 2: Export Controls
  • Overview of U.S. export control regulations.
  • How do U.S. export regulations apply to activities at your institution?
  • Strategies to mitigate and manage risks associated with export controls.
  • Elements of an effective Export Compliance Management Program and leveraging your Export Program for Research Security.

Program Information

Program Level: Beginner to Intermediate (1 - 5 years)
Advance Preparation: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge - Technical
Delivery Method:

  • Group Live (indicated by IN-PERSON)

CEUs/CPEs: See here

Academic practitioners having limited to full Export Control responsibilities at their institutions.

 

     

2026 Research Security & Export Controls Workshop Faculty

 

Jessica Buchanan

Senior Director Research Security and Export Compliance
University of Pennsylvania

Allen A. DiPalma

Executive Director, Research Security and Trade Compliance
University of Pittsburgh

Elizabeth Peloso

Senior Associate Vice Provost/Senior Associate Vice President for Research
University of Pennsylvania

  • Really great and well thought out class. Wonderful work put into the course material.

    Darryl JohnsonPrinceton University

  • Thank you for the providing the opportunity to learn from these very experienced experts in this field. They provided excellent material and were very open to questions and feedback from the attendees.

    Tammy GuillotteLouisiana State University Agriculture Center

  • Many thanks for a fantastic workshop. This was immensely helpful for someone new to export controls and who is responsible for creating policy and building a program.

    Matt RichterUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee