Policy Statement
Michigan Tech is committed to supporting international collaborations and partnerships as an important and necessary component of the research enterprise. While the University encourages international collaborations, it is also important to remain vigilant in protecting the security of the research enterprise. The U.S. Government has expressed serious concern regarding violations, and the threat of potential violations, of federal law and / or funding agency policies through activities conducted by federally funded researchers and / or their relationships with some foreign entities and individuals. Collaborations and relationships with high-risk entities or individuals, including some foreign governments, may violate the principles of national security or scientific integrity. These risks drive the need for policy and guidance.
Purpose
It is Michigan Tech’s policy that all individuals involved in research at Michigan Tech, including faculty, staff, and students, conduct their research-related activities and transactions in accordance with research-sponsor requirements, federal and state laws and regulations, and University policies and procedures. This policy supports Michigan Tech’s research security principles and describes the responsibilities of the University and its researchers in the identification and management of interactions and engagements with restricted parties.
Restricted Parties Screening
Prior to participating in a research collaboration, including any exchange of material or information; faculty, researchers, and staff at Michigan Tech must screen their collaborators (including people, academic institutions, governments, and companies) against the restricted parties lists. Please visit Restricted Parties Screening for more information. The International Collaboration Request google form should be submitted prior to any international collaboration. This will provide the Research Security Office with the information needed to screen your collaborators. The Research Security Office will then get back to you within three business days with the results.
History
Adopted: 9/21/2021. Approved by Vice President for Research