Category: How-Tos

Federal funding agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of Energy (DOE), are currently conducting risk assessments of international research collaborations, particularly those involving individuals or entities from “countries of concern”. These assessments are used to create risk profiles for researchers. A high-risk profile […]

Understanding the National Perspective Legislative and agency guidance on efforts to address the challenge of Research Security. Office of Science and Technology Policy  Joint Committee on the Research Environment  Foreign Influence Legislation  National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC)

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 […]

Hosting international visitors, even for a short period of time, should go through your business office in advance of their arrival. Different processes may apply depending on the type of visitor. WashU Global has additional details for Hosting International Visitors. Required Screenings must be completed: If the visitor will be engaged in research activities, review […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]