Overview
It is in your best interest to disclose all foreign relationships and activities.
Best practices when accepting a foreign appointment or receiving support or compensation from a foreign entity:
Obtain prior approval for any research engagements or appointments with foreign entities.
Disclose travel, housing, gifts, or other types of compensation received from any foreign entities.
Report any support or compensation to federal sponsors as Other Support/Current & Pending Support to the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), if applicable.
Researchers with Department of Energy (DOE) funding should review DOE Order 486.1A external site (opens in a new window) , Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities (especially Attachments 1 and 2) for additional restrictions regarding participation in Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.
Review Policy APM-740 (Sabbatical Leave) external site (opens in a new window) as it applies to your international collaboration.
If you work with export-controlled technologies, also check with the UCSF Export Control Office (exportcontrol@ucsf.edu external site (opens in a new window) ) regarding your collaboration.