RSEC partners with Sandia’s Cooperative Monitoring Center (CMC) to host Visiting Research Scholars from around the world to conduct research and analysis on research security topics. The goal of the Visiting Research Scholars program is to enable regional subject matter experts to determine their own problems, devise indigenous solutions, and champion their implementation.
Selected scholars will work closely with the RSEC team to choose a research topic. During the research period, which can take place virtually or in residence at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, scholars will meet regularly with the RSEC team to discuss and receive feedback on their research. RSEC will connect the scholar with subject matter experts within the laboratory and beyond to facilitate the success of their research project.
RSEC Visiting Research Scholars will receive the following benefits:
Research funding commensurate with the scholar’s professional background, research project duration, and intended deliverables
Research support and guidance from SMEs at Sandia National Laboratories and beyond
Opportunity to publish their research on the Sandia CMC website
Opportunity to present their research to officials from Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of State
Inclusion in the broader CMC network and access to CMC events
Financial support to present their research at international events and conferences
Applications for the Visiting Research Scholar program are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit a CV, brief research proposal of 250 words or less, and writing sample to rsec@sandia.gov.
Current Scholars
Prof. Dr. Tirayut Vilaivan
Office of Academic and Research Integrity and Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Data Security and Management Models for Universities in Thailand
Mr. Dmitri Teperik
Director-General and Co-Founder, National Centre for Defence & Security Awareness (NCDSA), Estonia
Enhancing ResearchSecurity in Latvia and Estonia: Potentials for Mitigating China-Related Risks in Academic Collaboration
Dr. Chau De Ming
Senior Lecturer, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Research DataManagement and Security: A Comparative Analysis and Focus Group Study of Malaysian Research Stakeholders
Dr. Nedeljko Milosavljević, RTTP
Independent Expert Associate, Department of Science, University of Belgrade
Research Security Guideline for Serbia’s Academic Community
Dr. Solvita Denisa-Liepniece
Assistant Professor, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
Enhancing Research Security in Latvia and Estonia: Potentials for Mitigating China-Related Risks in Academic Collaboration
Dr. Wo Su Woan
Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University
Research Data Management and Security: A Comparative Analysis and Focus Group Study of Malaysian Research Stakeholders
Recent Scholars
Visiting Research Scholar papers are available upon request to rsec@sandia.gov.
Mrs. Emilya Titanyan
President, Center of Innovation Research NGO
Export Controls Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Guidance Manual for Research Organizations
Milan Slavkovic, MSc
Project Manager, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade
Research Data Management Guidance Manual
Dr. Tatevik Davtyan
Associate Professor of Law, Yerevan State University
Study on Global Experiences on Research Security to Inform Armenia’s Reform
Dr. Parama Sinha Palit
Adjunct Senior Fellow, Nanyang Technical University
China’s ‘Influence Operations’ in Academia, Confucius Institutes and Soft Power: Strategic Responses of India, Bangladesh and Nepal
