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International Collaborations


Stony Brook University (SBU) faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to participate in international activities, as these may promote the creation of knowledge and enrich learning experiences.  These activities can be engagements with international persons, labs, institutions, or other entity types.   International research activities may be performed in the U.S., outside of the U.S., or a combination.

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Restricted Party Screening Requirement

International collaborations enriches SBU community’s intellectual and research endeavors, international connections, and global perspectives. However, these collaborators may be knowingly or unknowingly acting on behalf  an entity of concern. 

Researchers, as well as faculty and staff, engaging in international collaborations are required to complete a Restricted Party Screening.    

Export Control Review

Researchers , as well as faculty and staff, engaging in international collaborations have an obligation to be aware of export restrictions applicable to the conduct of international collaborations. 

Export Review Examples 

Here are examples of collaborations that would require an export control compliance review. 

Research Security Review 

International collaborations must also be reviewed for Research Security concerns.  Export control compliance is just one part of a comprehensive review.   Review the Research Security Program's International Collaborations Guidance.


Agreements 

SBU faculty and staff are not permitted to complete (i.e., sign) any agreement with a foreign entity.  Review this chart for the appropriate agreement and office for your activity.   International agreements must be reviewed by the Export Control Compliance team for any export licensing requirements.


Return to the Guidance & Procedures for Export Control Compliance