Georgetown researchers advance knowledge and produce important discoveries in an environment that is open and collaborative, working closely with others domestically and around the world.

Most Georgetown research collaborations pose little risk, but unauthorized access, theft or misuse of research data, sensitive technologies or intellectual property can have serious consequences.

Because of concerns about national security and economic competitiveness, federal rules require that we take steps to safeguard research through a research security program. 

Georgetown’s research security program focuses on protecting our research, supporting our research community, and meeting federal regulatory requirements and standards, while encouraging international collaboration in a way that advances discovery and avoids xenophobia, prejudice or discrimination.