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Professional Activities


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 professional activities may include external academic appointments, sabbaticals, conference presentations, mentoring, advising, tutoring of non-SBU students, lectures, teaching engagements, or serving on review panels for non-SBU entities.  These activities  may be performed in the U.S., outside the U.S., or a combination. 

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Restricted Party Screening Requirement

International activities enrich the SBU community’s intellectual and research endeavors, international connections, and global perspectives. However, these international partners may 

SBU faculty and staff engaging in international professional activities are required to complete a Restricted Party Screening.

Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (FTRP)

Researchers, as well as faculty and staff,  accepting appointments at foreign institutions (regardless of compensation and/or title) must make sure that they are not agreeing to be part of a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP). 
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Research Security Considerations

In addition to addressing concerns related to restricted parties, other regulatory requirements, such as sharing export-controlled information, access to intellectual property, and potential undue foreign influence concerns must be considered and reviewed in balance with the benefits of  the international professional activity.  

Researchers, as well as faculty and staff, should review the below  general guidance for considerations when engaging in international professional activities. 

Export Controls 

Researchers, as well as faculty and staff, engaging in professional activities have an obligation to be aware of export restrictions applicable to the conduct of professional activities.  The Export Control Compliance team can provide support with potential export controls issues for professional activities. 

Federal Sponsor Requirements

Researchers with federal funding must understand when professional activities need to be disclosed to and/or require approval from a federal sponsor.  Disclosure and prior approval requirements may vary among federal sponsors. 

Other Campus Requirements

Researchers, as well as faculty and staff, engaged in professional activities, must follow campus policies and procedures for professional activities.  If the professional activity includes an international collaboration component, make sure to review the International Collaboration guidance for additional considerations. 

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