Research Security & Export Controls

Purdue’s RSEC team works with researchers and campus partners to manage risk, meet federal requirements, and protect the open research environment Purdue is known for.

Understand Your Role

Research security is a shared responsibility. Understanding what’s expected of you as a researcher is the first step toward protecting your work, your collaborators, and Purdue’s research enterprise.

Review key definitions that shape your responsibilities.

What You Need to Disclose

Disclosure requirements for federally funded research run on two tracks: what you report to Purdue and what you report to your federal sponsor. Requirements vary by agency, and they apply throughout the life of your award. Start here to understand what’s required of you.

Training Requirements

Research security and export controls training is required for many researchers at Purdue. Find out which courses apply to your work, how to complete them, and how to stay current as requirements change.

International Research and Travel

International travel, collaborations, and visitors all carry specific considerations under research security and export controls guidelines. Know what steps to take before you head abroad, host a visiting scholar, or partner with an international institution.

Controlled Information

If your research involves controlled unclassified information, covered defense information, or technology subject to export restrictions, there are specific protocols you need to follow. Start here to understand what applies to your work.

Contact Us

Address:
Mann Hall, Suite 266
203 S. Martin Jischke Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907

Call or email to make an in-person appointment:
Email: rsec@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-1642

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