International Engagements
Stony Brook University (SBU) remains committed to the principles of academic freedom and the open exchange of knowledge, which serve as the bedrock of research and scholarship. Our faculty, staff. and students are encouraged to participate in international research activities, as these may promote the creation of knowledge and enrich learning experiences. In addition, such international research activities (both funded and unfunded) should be reviewed and conducted in a manner consistent with applicable requirements, including those of federal and state agencies, as well as SBU's own policies.
SBU Policy International Engagements
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Guidance for International Engagements
Assess and Mitigate Risk in International Activities
Below is general guidance for assessing and mitigating risk in international activities.
For informal international engagements that include high-risk activities and do not require prior approval by an administrative office (e.g., shipments, P-card purchases, collaborations, co-authorship) the faculty or staff member engaging in the activity should submit a request for review.
For formal international engagements, activities that include high-risk activities and require prior approval by an administrative University office (e.g., sponsoring international visiting scholars, international travel, sabbatical leave, Title F leave, appointments at foreign and domestic institutions, outside consulting, externally funded research, human subjects research), either the administrative office or the faculty or staff member could submit a request for a review/consultation.
Professional ActivitiesProfessional Activities Risk Considerations Examples: Conference, meeting, or seminar (attend and/or present). Sabbatical leave, Title F leave, appointments paid or unpaid) at foreign institutions, outside consulting, unfunded research projects, and/or scholarship. |
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International CollaborationsInternational Collaboration Risk Considerations Examples: Funded and unfunded collaborations. Sharing of materials, resources, equipment, and/or visitors. Joint publications and/or conference presentations. |
International Travel SecurityInternational Travel Risk Considerations Examples: Data and electronic device security. Hand-carry/ship items that are or may be export-controlled. Travel to high-risk or embargoed sanctioned countries. |
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International VisitorsInternational Visitor Risk Considerations Examples: Visiting scholars, collaborators, consultants, delegations, laboratory visits/tours, conference, seminar, or lecture participants or attendees, and volunteers. |
Federal Sponsor Risk ReviewsFederal agencies have implemented a variety of policies and processes to counter undue foreign influence, including risk reviews for fundamental research projects. |
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Awareness and TrainingAwareness and Training Resources/Materials Awareness and training resources to assist SBU faculty, staff, and students in understanding how to practice research security. |
Higher Risk Activities (from the U.S. Government)
The U.S. federal government has identified certain parties, countries, and areas of research that require additional due diligence when engaging in international activities. These are Restricted Parties, Countries of Concern, Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, and Critical and Emerging Technologies.
Compliance with Export Controls
Researchers have an obligation to be aware of export restrictions applicable to any ideas, information or equipment they intend to share with international collaborators, whether they are overseas or visiting the U.S.
Review the How to Comply Guidance and Procedures for Export Controls
Disclosure of External Relationships
Researchers have an obligation to disclose all external relationships - both domestic and international - in a manner that is consistent with applicable requirements, including federal and state laws, regulations, and agency guidance, as well as the university's own policies and procedures.
Review the Sponsor Requirements: Biosketch, Current & Pending & Other Support Guidance
Questions?
Contact the Research Security Program
Report Concerns about International Engagements