Elements of UCSF's Research Security Program

UCSF's research security program balances maintaining the core values of openness in research,  collaboration, and innovation with addressing the federal government concerns about improper foreign interference, conflicts of commitment, and other security issues.

International Collaborations

UCSF is committed to open scholarly collaboration and promoting an environment that supports working together on both a domestic and international level to expand knowledge and solve challenging problems.

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Managing Disclosures

Complete and accurate disclosures of all outside activities (paid and unpaid), in-kind and other support, and foreign travel are of the utmost importance.

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Export Controls and Shipments/Transfers

All international shipments and use of controlled technology must be pre-approved by the Export Control team.

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Travel Security

Everything you need to know about traveling internationally and staying compliant with research security regulations and export controls.

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Foreign Visitors and Visiting Scholars

UCSF strives to create a welcoming and collaborative environment for international visitors while also upholding our obligation to comply with export control regulations.

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Cybersecurity Protocols

Cybersecurity is an expansive and complex area and its scope extends well beyond research.

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