Research Security

Open scientific and scholarly collaboration between scholars from all over the world is one of the cornerstones of innovation and technical advancement, and the University of Wyoming encourages open and transparent collaborations, both domestically and internationally. While most international collaborations do not present research security risks, the Federal government has increased its attention in this area.

To address the growing concerns around research security, as documented in a 2019 report released by the National Security Foundation, the U.S. federal government has taken action, such as National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, to boost US competitiveness and protect federally-funded scientific research from theft by foreign adversaries. In response, the University of Wyoming has established a Research Security Program.

Recent federal action on research security

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Research Security Training

International Research Collaboration

Essentials of a Research Security Program

Disclosure Management

Complete and accurate disclosure of all relevant activities outside of UW, paid and unpaid, in-kind and other support, and foreign travel through the ROAMWyo Outside Interest module per the University Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy. For more information, including FAQs and instructions for completing the disclosure, visit this page.

Export Controls

Export Control regulations are federal laws that prohibit the unlicensed export of certain commodities or information for reasons of national security or protection of trade. Sharing information with a foreign national located in the U.S. can be considered an export. For more information, consult the UW Export Controls page.