The principal Investigator (PI) on a given project has the best understanding of his or her research and therefore, is integral in determining whether the particular technology, data, or information in that research may have export control issues.

To help determine if a project is export controlled, answering these questions will guide the PI in determining whether export controls may apply:

• Will you be shipping equipment to a foreign country?
• Are you collaborating with foreign colleagues in foreign countries?
• Training foreign nationals in using equipment?
• Working with a country subject to US boycott (e.g., Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea region of Ukraine)?
• Is the RFP marked “Export Controlled”?
• Is the sponsor requiring pre-approval rights over the publications or participation of foreign nationals?

If YES to any of these, contact the Export Controls office to determine if a license is required.