National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33): Presidential Memorandum on U.S. Government-Supported Research and Development National Security Policy
White House OSTP / NSTC Research Security Subcommittee|Presidential Memorandum
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Summary
A Presidential Memorandum issued in January 2021 to strengthen protections of U.S. Government-supported R&D against foreign government interference and exploitation. It focuses on ensuring full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and commitment by recipients of federal R&D and requires research institutions receiving over $50 million in federal R&D funding to certify they operate a research security program covering cybersecurity, foreign travel security, insider threat awareness, and export control training. As of November 2025, federal agencies continue to coordinate and work to implement this requirement for awardee institutions.
Key Dates
- Date Issued
- January 1, 2021
Topics
Relevant Roles
Principal Investigator / Senior Key PersonnelSponsored Programs / Pre-Award StaffResearch Security Officer / Export ControlInstitutional LeadershipIT / Cybersecurity Staff
Tags
nspm-33research-securitydisclosurersp
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