What is research security and why is it important?
Research security refers to the measures and protocols put in place to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of research data, materials, and findings.
We acknowledge the complexities involved in adhering to various regulatory requirements, including those pertaining to international travel, disclosure compliance, and data protection measures. The Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation is poised to offer guidance and assistance, ensuring that UAMS’ research endeavors thrive and prosper.
Below are the components of UAMS’s research security program, which is a collaborative effort among various offices at the University. This program is a central point of contact for research security at UAMS. Please email Nicole Schartz, Ph.D., NSchartz@uams.edu, with questions regarding the research security program.
| Date | Event | Links |
| October 1, 2025 | NIH other support disclosure training implemented for senior/key personnel | NOT-OD-25-133 |
| October 10, 2025 | NSF Research Security Training requirement in effect for senior/key personnel Required for all NSF proposals submitted on or after Oct 10 | Notice |
| January 25, 2026 | Rescinded: NIH Research Security Training requirement in effect for senior/key personnel Required for all NIH proposals submitted on or after January 25 | NOT-OD-25-154 NOT-OD-25-161 |
National Security Presidential Memorandum 33
National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33), issued in January 2021, outlines a critical initiative to combat foreign government interference and exploitation of federally funded research. Its primary objectives are to enhance research security by implementing measures in four key areas:
- Disclosure Requirement and Standardization
- Digital Persistent Identifiers
- Consequences for Violation of Disclosure Requirements Information
- Research Security Programs
Funding agencies must mandate that research institutions, which receive annual Federal science and engineering support exceeding $50 million, provide certification to the funding agency confirming the establishment and operation of a research security program. UAMS fulfills this requirement and is obligated to comply with it.
Research Security Programs Elements:
- Foreign Travel Security
- Research Security Training
- Cybersecurity Training and Processes
- Export Control Training
Click to read more about NSPM-33
National Counterintelligence & Security Center – Research Security
UAMS’s Research Security Program
Contact information
Contact for Research Security: Nicole Schartz, Ph.D., NSchartz@uams.edu