Research Security

In recent years, the federal government has increasingly expressed concerns about threats to the security and integrity of America's research enterprise.  In January 2021, the  Joint Committee on the Research Environment of the National Science & Technology Council  released Recommended Practices for Strengthening the Security and Integrity America's Science and Technology Research Enterprise, a guidance document for research institutions seeking to respond to the worsening threat landscape.  Concurrently, National Security Presidential Memorandum - 33 (NSPM-33) was published, which made it the policy of the federal government to address research security in a more comprehensive manner.  In January 2022, Guidance for Implementing NSPM-33 was published, which directed federal funding agencies to require research funding recipients to take certain measures to create a more secure research environment, including establishing comprehensive research security programs. 

In response to the aforementioned guidance documents and warnings from various sources, Research and Graduate Studies has established a Research Security Program and designated a Research Security Officer. In addition, RGS has published the International Research Engagement and Security Plan (IRESP) to the campus community. Many of the procedures outlined in the IRESP were already being performed by PSU's export control officer, or other offices across campus. Others are new procedures that are being instituted with the establishment of the Research Security Program. 

To view Portland State University's International Research Engagement and Security Plan, click here  (limited to PSU Faculty, staff, and students.) 

Contact:

Brandon Barnhill

Director of Export Controls and Research Security

Market Center Building, Suite 620

1600 SW 4th Ave.

Portland, Oregon 97201

Phone: 503-725-9945

Fax: 503-725-8170

Email: export@pdx.edu