Sec. 2526. Supporting documents
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To ensure the security of research products developed under this division, the Director shall, on an annual basis, request from an institution of higher education receiving an award made available by the National Science Foundation Technology and Innovation Directorate under this division— final copies of any contracts, agreements, or documentation of financial transactions between the institution, a foundation of the institution, or related entities, and any educational, cultural, or language entity that is directly or indirectly funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China; and a detailed description of any financial contributions from the Government of the People’s Republic of China or its affiliates to the institution, a foundation of the institution, or related entities.
The Director may request an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General into the research security practices of an institution of higher education and, as appropriate, recommend revocation of funding for relevant grants, in the case that— an institution of higher education fails to provide information requested under subsection (a); or a review of the information under subsection
(a)by the Chief of Research Security indicates threats to research security.