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CHAPTER 5 - SPECIAL PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PROJECTS
Sec. 5.09. Classified Research Policy
The University of Texas at Austin shall not accept any classified contract which restricts freedom to acknowledge the existence of the contract, to identify the sponsor, and to disclose the general purpose and scope of the proposed research in sufficient detail to permit informed discussion regarding its appropriateness within the University.
The University shall accept only those classified contracts under which there is a reasonable expectation that the investigation will yield significant new literature at an early date.
The Advisory Committee on Classified Research is appointed by the Vice President for Research. The committee is charged with (1) reviewing the classified research program for conformance with University policy and advising the President accordingly; (2) considering issues relative to the University’s policy regarding classified research and recommending changes in policy as necessary; and (3) reviewing procedures relative to classified research programs and considering infrastructure needs and administrative issues. The committee meets at least annually and is required to submit a report to the President annually on its findings relative to University policies on classified research and any recommendations for changes in those policies.