Export control regulations may apply if your work involves controlled technologies, restricted data, international collaborations, or sponsor-imposed restrictions. Most fundamental research is excluded, but exceptions apply when publication or access restrictions exist.
Export controls may apply if your project includes publication or access restrictions, controlled equipment/software, industry or defense sponsors, or international collaborators/participants. If your award or NDA limits dissemination or participation, contact ORS before work begins.
Yes. Some federal agencies and programs may impose restrictions on foreign participation, access to controlled technology, or international collaborations. Contact ORS before involving foreign nationals or foreign institutions in projects with sponsor-imposed restrictions.
ORS performs restricted party screening. You should contact ORS before engaging with new international collaborators, vendors, or partners to ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions and denied party lists.
Route all agreements through OSP/General Counsel and notify ORS. Clauses that limit publication, access, or foreign participation can trigger export controls and remove the fundamental research exclusion.
A deemed export occurs when controlled technology or information is shared with a foreign national within the United States. This can require a license depending on the technology and the individual’s country of citizenship.
Possibly. Certain technologies, materials, software, and inventions may become subject to export controls, particularly when commercialization, patenting, international collaborations, or publication restrictions are involved. Contact ORS for an assessment.
You must disclose foreign affiliations, appointments, and support in accordance with sponsor requirements (e.g., NSF Current & Pending Support, NIH Other Support). Failure to disclose can result in serious compliance consequences.
Possibly. Transfers of materials, software, technical information, or research data may be subject to export control regulations or other restrictions. Contact ORS before sharing materials internationally.
You should consult ORS prior to travel if you are:
ORS can help determine if a license or additional safeguards are required.
Verify whether the individual will access controlled technology or data. ORS can determine if a license is required and perform restricted party screening before onboarding.
Risks increase when traveling with research data, proprietary code, encryption, or specialized equipment, or when visiting sanctioned/high‑risk countries. ORS can advise on clean devices, data minimization, and any licensing needs.
Usually yes for routine use, but restrictions may apply for certain countries, encryption, or controlled data. Use a “clean” device when possible and avoid taking controlled or sensitive data unless cleared by ORS.
ll international shipments must be reviewed for export control compliance. Clemson requires use of approved shipping processes and may require classification, documentation, or licensing prior to shipment.
The Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE) is defined under U.S. export control regulations as supporting basic and applied research whose results are intended to be published and shared broadly within the scientific community. Although the FRE can exclude resulting research information from export controls, it does not necessarily exempt controlled technologies, proprietary technical information, sanctions-related restrictions, or certain defense-related technical collaborations and activities.
Often no, but confirm there are no restrictions in your proposal, award, or side agreements. The fundamental research exclusion can be lost if you accept publication controls or limit participation by foreign nationals.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether export control or research security requirements apply, contact ORS before proceeding.
