Academic Freedom

OHIO generally will not engage in research projects that have restrictions on openness or academic freedom on its campuses. Examples of unacceptable restrictions include required external approval of research results before publication, or exclusion of members of the University community from participation in research. To that end, as a general matter, the University requires that sponsors of research involving export-controlled equipment, items, technology, or information provide to the University advance written notice of the sponsor’s intent to provide the University with such items or information so that the University, faculty and staff can balance the goal of open research with managing export control requirements. Furthermore, the University’s written consent to accept any such restrictions is required in accordance with university policy XX.XXX Sponsored Programs Administration.