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International Collaborations


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 activities can be engagements with international persons, labs, institutions, or other entity types.   International research activities may be performed in the U.S., outside of the U.S., or a combination.

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Restricted Party Screening Requirement

International collaborations enriches SBU community’s intellectual and research endeavors, international connections, and global perspectives. However, these collaborators may be knowingly or unknowingly acting on behalf  an entity of concern. 

Researchers, as well as faculty and staff, engaging in international collaborations are required to complete a Restricted Party Screening.    

Research Security Review

In addition to addressing concerns related to restricted parties, other regulatory requirements, such as access to 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 collaboration.  

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

Export Control Review

Researchers , as well as faculty and staff, engaging in international collaborations have an obligation to be aware of export restrictions applicable to the conduct of international collaborations.  The Export Control Compliance team can provide support with potential export controls issues for international collaborations. For additional information review the International Collaboration Guidance.

Federal Sponsor Requirements

Researchers with federal funding must understand when collaborations 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

Commitment of effort or resources should have the appropriate campus approval.  These approvals may include any number of campus areas, including department, school/college,  Provost/EVP Health Sciences,  OVPR and/or other administrative areas (e.g. procurement, accounting, facilities).

Remember:  Faculty and staff are not permitted to complete (i.e., sign) any agreement that names Stony Brook University or The Research Foundation for SUNY or commits its resources.