Sponsor Foreign Scholars and Visitors

The transfer of controlled information to a foreign national within the United States is considered to be an export to the home country of that foreign national under both the EAR and the ITAR. This is called a “deemed export.” The deemed export of controlled technology or information may be prohibited without a license, depending on the […]

Prepare for International Travel

Foreign travel is a very common security vulnerability researchers encounter because research involves sensitive information, technologies, or data, even if you do not believe your information is valuable to other countries. Travel poses a risk where information can more easily be stolen or exposed to malicious individuals or organizations. Before traveling Ensure you are following […]

Know What is Excluded from Export Controls

Both the ITAR and the EAR recognize a number of important exemptions and exclusions to the Export Control Laws. Of particular relevance to the Washington University community are the Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE), the Public Domain Exclusion, and the Educational Information Exclusion. Fundamental Research Exclusion Information from “fundamental research” is excluded from export control laws. […]

Spot Red Flags

Activities which involve the following “red flags” may be subject to export controls: 1. Contractual restrictions that destroy the Fundamental Research Exclusion​​: restrictions on the university’s right to publish or disseminate project results or information limitations on participation or access by non-U.S. Persons sponsor has prior approval rights over publication content (review is acceptable) 2. […]

Acquire DEA Form 222

Effective August 20, 2010 Acquiring DEA Form 222 Obtain DEA 222 forms from the DEA in order to transfer or procure Schedule I or II drugs. DEA 222 forms are available to active registrants at no charge. DEA Form 222 General Information St. Louis DEA Field Division317 S. 16th St.St. Louis, MO 63103Office: 314.538.4600 Using DEA […]

Purchase Narcotic Storage Cabinets

The Resource Management Department at Washington University provides information on Narcotic Cabinets that will comply with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) guidelines for storing controlled substances. For more information and pricing contact Purchasing Services, or log onto www.healthcarelogistics​.com and view their online catalog for images and more detail for each cabinet. 1. Slim Line Narcotic Cabinet […]

Submit a Travel Disclosure

Travel disclosures are completed in the Research Management System (RMS). For step-by-step instructions on completing the form, visit coi.wustl.edu/tutorials or the RMS Travel Disclosure Entry Quick Guide (PDF).

Submit an External Professional Activities Disclosure

All covered individuals with a Washington University appointment can complete their disclosures through the Research Management System (RMS) at https://rms.wustl.edu. Information regarding system access and step-by-step instructions on completing the disclosure are available at coi.wustl.edu/tutorials. For additional information on completing the annual financial disclosure, please see the Financial Disclosure Procedure or the RMS Disclosure Entry Quick Guide […]

Avoid Authorship Disputes

December 17, 2009 Adhering to the following guidelines will help to prevent situations that may lead to new authorship disputes: Discuss Proactively There should be early discussions of who will be an author and the possible order of authors. Criteria for authorship should be discussed before beginning to prepare a manuscript, and possibly even before starting a project. […]