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You must disclose all sources of research support, appointments, affiliations, and in-kind contributions, both domestic and foreign.

Yes. If the collaboration involves research activity, data sharing, or access to project resources, it must be disclosed.

Yes, collaborations with international colleagues are allowed, but they must be transparent and disclosed through the appropriate channels.

Please contact the Office of Research and Innovation before sharing data, materials, or results with foreign institutions.

Undue influence occurs when an external entity — often a foreign organization — improperly seeks to direct, compromise, or benefit from federally funded research.

Cybersecurity protects research data, intellectual property, and sensitive information from unauthorized access or loss.

All researchers are responsible for safeguarding the data they collect, store, and share. This includes following 91ֱ����Ƶcybersecurity policies and using approved tools and systems.

Always use UNE-approved storage systems for research data. These systems are designed to meet security and compliance standards.

No, not all research data is considered sensitive, but any data tied to federally funded or controlled projects must follow 91ֱ����Ƶand your sponsor’s cybersecurity rules.

No. Never store sensitive or confidential data on personal devices or unapproved cloud storage accounts. Doing so puts the data — and your research — at risk.

• Protect your login credentials.
• Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible.
• Log out when you’re finished using shared or public computers.

Use only UNE-approved file-sharing and collaboration tools. These platforms ensure data protection and compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.

Report any suspected data breaches immediately to ITS or the Office of Research and Innovation. Prompt reporting helps contain potential damage and protect other systems.

Always contact ITS before transferring research data outside of UNE. They can help ensure that the transfer complies with security and privacy requirements.

Pre-trip guidance helps ensure that you understand data protection, export control regulations, and collaboration requirements before you travel. This minimizes security risks and compliance issues.

The Office of Research and Innovation provides information on:

• Protecting research data and electronic devices while abroad
• Export control laws and restrictions on sharing certain technologies or data
• Requirements for international research or collaboration agreements

All faculty, professional staff, and students involved in international research travel or collaborations are encouraged to contact the Office of Research and Innovation — especially those carrying research data, equipment, or proprietary information.

Export controls are federal regulations that restrict the sharing of certain technologies, data, or materials with foreign nationals or entities. Violations can result in severe penalties for both individuals and the University.

• Obtain a loaner laptop or mobile device from ITS before international travel whenever possible. Loaner devices are pre-configured with appropriate security settings and contain no sensitive data.
• Use UNE-provided or approved devices only.
• Avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
• Use a virtual private network (VPN) when accessing University systems.
• Limit the amount of sensitive data you take abroad.

Report any lost, stolen, or compromised devices immediately to the ITS department and the Office of Research and Innovation. Early reporting helps protect your data and the University’s assets.

Yes. Some collaborations may require formal agreements or export control review. Always consult with the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance before sharing research materials, data, or results internationally.

NIH: Please review the definition provided in the .

NSF: Please review the definition provided in .

USDA: All individuals who contribute in a substantive, measurable way to the scientific development or execution of the project are considered senior/key personnel, whether salaries are requested or not. Consultants are also included if they meet this definition.

The Principal Investigator is responsible for identifying all senior/key personnel associated with the award — including those named in the proposal and any individual added after the award is issued — and for ensuring everyone completes the appropriate CITI research security course. 

for instructions on how to create a new CITI account, add courses to your profile, and navigate through the CITI website.

CITI offers two research security courses:

• Research Security Training (Combined Course): Select this course if you’re completing research security training for the first time.
• Research Security Advanced Refresher: Select this course if you’ve previously completed the combined course. 

Completion of the research security course in CITI is valid for one (1) year. You must complete the CITI training annually for as long as your award remains active.  

Effective October 2025, NSF and USDA will require all senior/key personnel listed on a proposal to have completed research security training within the 12 months before proposal submission.

Although NIH does not currently impose a pre-award training requirement, 91ֱ����Ƶpolicy requires all senior/key personnel named on an NIH grant — or added to it after the award is issued — to complete the appropriate online CITI research security training course.