International Collaborations at Iowa
The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) and the Research Integrity and Security Office will present a fall 2026 three-part webinar series focused on International Collaborations at Iowa.
Researchers and research administrators are invited to learn more about navigating international research collaborations and evolving research security and sponsor requirements. Each session will feature guest panelists with expertise in the topics being discussed.
The series will provide practical guidance to help researchers recognize when international activities may require additional attention, understand requirements for protecting and sharing research data, and navigate disclosure, approval, and sponsor requirements.
All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Webinar links are provided below and will also be shared through the Research Administration Dispatch (RAD).
Sessions will be recorded and made available to the campus community on SharePoint.
RAM Dates for Fall 2026
All webinars are 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentations will be approximately one hour. A 30-minute Q&A session following the presentation will not be recorded.
- October 29
What Researchers Need to Know and Do — An introduction to research security, where considerations can arise, and when to pause and ask before proceeding. The series will open with introductory remarks from David Schwebel, Vice President for Research, followed by the webinar presentation and discussion with guest panelists.
Join the Oct. 29 meeting
- November 12
Protecting & Sharing Your Research at Iowa — Practical considerations for protecting, storing, accessing, sharing, and traveling with research data.
Join the Nov. 12 meeting
- December 3
Disclose, Approve, Collaborate — Guidance on international relationships, foreign components, disclosures, appointments, and varying sponsor requirements. The session will feature Barry Thomas, Senior Vice Provost, as a guest panelist.
Join the Dec. 3 meeting
