Overview
International collaborations are critical to scientific breakthroughs and progress, and UCSF values and encourages global research partnerships. To ensure UCSF continues to operate at the highest level, the entire scientific community must work collaboratively to safeguard UCSF's research enterprise.
Do your part by...
Knowing your Collaborator: Prior to engaging in any international collaborations, complete Restricted Party Screenings of the entities and individuals involved, to ensure you will not be transacting with a party that the federal government has designated as "restricted."
Accurately Disclosing: Complete and update federal agency and UCSF disclosures often. Review federal requirements and UCSF expectations when submitting a proposal or accepting funding. Report all foreign interests, foreign funding, and foreign affiliations to UCSF, via UC OATS, Other Support Documents, and/or Research Gateway.
Reviewing UCSF Resources: Review and use the resources maintained by the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and those that can be found here.
Understanding all Terms and Conditions: Work closely with your research administrators, OSR, and Export Control and Research Security Officer to understand any foreign influence-related conditions (e.g., foreign visitor approval, data security requirements, etc.).
Asking Questions: If you have questions regarding improper foreign interference, proposed international collaborations, or the disclosure process, or UCSF's approach to addressing these concerns, please contact the Export Control and Research Security Officer.
Seeking Additional Guidance: Both the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and the Export Control and Research Security team are available to assist researchers with understanding and navigating compliance and legal requirements.
Complete all Required Compliance Trainings: Including the Ethics and Compliance Briefing for Researchers training and the Research Security at the University of California training in the UC Learning Center.