Presentations and training sessions are available upon request and can be tailored to any group. To schedule a presentation or training session, please contact the Export Control Manager at ovcrexportcompliance@wustl.edu. The Bureau of Industry and Security (Department of Commerce) offers educational materials covering the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) at their BIS Online Training Room. Export Control Presentations Download […]
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. […]
Technology Control Plans
Download the Washington University Technology Control Plan Template (DOC). What is a Technology Control Plan (TCP)? In cases where it has been determined that items, information, or technology are exports controlled under the ITAR or the EAR and no exemptions or exclusions are available, the Export Control Manager will assist the Principle Investigator (PI) to […]
Decision Tree
Download the Export Control Decision Tree (PDF).
Export Control Policy
Created 01/2013 Introduction and Purpose As part of its mission to create and transmit knowledge through research, education and patient care, Washington University strives to maintain a diverse and vibrant academic community that welcomes foreign researchers and encourages international collaborations for the general advancement of human knowledge. In its Policy on Open Research And Free […]
Annual Inventory Form
To be kept on file for 2 years. DAF/DCM Registrations The required annual inventory for WashU is performed on a single day every spring. Researchers with controlled substances will be contacted and provided the material needed to submit for that year’s inventory. Please contact EH&S with questions or to obtain blank inventory forms. Individual Registrations […]