Author: Danica

Countries of Concern (COC)

While most international affiliations do not present a security risk, the U.S. government has raised concerns about the efforts of certain countries to inappropriately influence the U.S research enterprise and acquire sensitive research information through espionage, cyberattacks, or even seemingly benign collaborations. At the present time, the U.S. federal government has identified the following countries […]

Research Security Training Policy

Effective: 03/31/2025Last revised: 9/4/2026 Many federal agencies require research security training for applicants and awarded researchers. This mandate originates from the National Security Presidential Memo-33 (2021) and the CHIPs and Science Act (2022). Research Security Training is an integral component of a Research Security Program. The goal is to raise awareness and ensure that risks are […]

Biosketch Reporting Requirements for International Affiliations

Reporting Requirements Biographical Sketches should include international affiliations, such as paid/unpaid appointments, positions, or honors with non U.S. academic institutions. This could include teaching courses or regular student advisory activities. Questions Biosketch requirements: Office of Sponsored Research Services, researchgrants@wusm.wustl.edu or 314.747.4134. Information on Foreign Talent Programs: askCOI Team, COI@wustl.edu or 314.747.4181.

Restricted Party Screenings

Restricted Party Screenings are necessary to identify individuals or entities that are barred or otherwise restricted from entering into certain types of transactions with U.S. persons. Contact Export Controls or use a publicly available Consolidated Screening List to complete screenings. Any activities or engagement with entities, programs, or persons on the U.S. Government’s: a) Denied […]

Disclosing External Professional Activities and Interests to WashU

External Professional Activities and Interests External Professional Activities associated with any international entity (government, non-profit, for-profit, university/academic), must be disclosed to the University, per the Washington University External Professional Activities Policy and Research COI Policy via the External Professional Activities Disclosure, with some activities also requiring Prior Approval before they may be initiated.  External Professional Activities encompass any activities or […]

NIH Foreign Component Reporting

NIH has specific requirements regarding the reporting of foreign components, see below for details. However, many federal funding agencies may require some type of reporting for foreign collaborations associated with the grant. The best practice is to review the specific agency requirements and, when in doubt, contact your program officer. NIH Under NIH’s Grants Policy […]