Yes. Foreign research support, appointments, affiliations, and sponsored activities may require disclosure under sponsor requirements even when conducted during summer months or outside your Clemson appointment period. Contact ORS if you are unsure whether an activity should be disclosed.
Possibly. Sponsored travel from foreign organizations may need to be disclosed under sponsor requirements and university policies. Contact ORS before accepting support if you are unsure.
Possibly, but consulting arrangements with foreign entities may create disclosure, conflict-of-interest, research security, or export control obligations. Consult ORS before entering into the agreement.
Contact ORS before accepting any offer. Certain foreign talent recruitment programs may create compliance concerns or be prohibited under federal requirements. ORS can help evaluate the arrangement.
When in doubt, disclose and contact ORS. Determining whether an activity qualifies as Other Support, a Foreign Component, a Significant Financial Interest, or another reportable relationship depends on the specific facts of the situation.
Yes—if you receive federal funding or collaborate internationally, research security requirements likely apply, especially around disclosures, data protection, and transparency.
You must disclose all foreign-sponsored travel, foreign affiliations, appointments, collaborations, and support in proposal and reporting documents (e.g., NSF Current & Pending Support, NIH Other Support). When in doubt, disclose and consult ORS.
International collaboration is encouraged, but you must:
ORS can help assess and manage risk.
Foreign influence refers to situations where external entities may improperly affect research integrity, funding transparency, or intellectual property. Undisclosed relationships are a key risk area for federal agencies.
Yes. Even for fundamental research, you must meet disclosure, travel, and data protection expectations. Additional controls apply if your work becomes regulated (e.g., CUI or restricted data).
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is sensitive information that requires specific protections. If your project involves CUI, you must use approved systems and follow cybersecurity requirements (e.g., NIST SP 800-171). Contact ORS for details.
Work with the Office of Sponsored Programs and consult ORS. Agreements that affect:
may introduce compliance risks.
Researchers participating in regulated research are required to complete specific training. Upon notification of your involvement to ORS, you will be enrolled in the following short courses in Tiger Training:
Contact ORS immediately. Early correction can mitigate risk. Unaddressed issues can impact funding, awards, and institutional compliance.
