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Research Security

 

Remote Work from Overseas

Remote work is common while traveling abroad for conferences, collaborations, and meetings.   However, in some instances, faculty, staff, and/or students may request to work remotely on a full-time or reduced effort basis while abroad.  Several factors should be considered for working remotely overseas.

Request an Export Review for Remote Work (NetID login required

Export Control Review and Other Considerations

Certain countries (Countries of Concern (China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia) and OFAC Sanctioned Countries) will present a higher risk for remote work due to in-country laws and regulations regarding issues such as privacy and/or security.   

Review the Research Security guidance for International Travel 

If you are working remotely from a business or university setting, then a Restricted Party Screening should be completed.   

Review the Restricted Party Screening Guidance. 

The following types of research projects should not be conducted outside the U.S by a remote worker: 

  • Prior approval of publications 
  • Prior approval of foreign nationals 
  • Subject to a Technology Control Plan 
  • Subject to increased cybersecurity controls 
  • Export-controlled projects 

If the research is funded by a federal sponsor, check with the Office of Sponsored Programs to confirm that there are not any sponsor approval requirements in your grant or contract to work outside of the U.S. 

If the research work requires that you take equipment, software, or data to the foreing location, review the International Transfers: Shipments, Hand-Carry and Electronic Transmissions Guidance or contact the Export Control Compliance Team. 

A national of a comprehensively sanctioned country (such as Iran or Cuba) who is here under a valid visa is authorized to work in the U.S. only.  Additional authorizations from the Federal Government may be required for a foreign remote work arrangement for such a visa holder.

If you are on a visa sponsored by Stony Brook University review the information provided on the Visa and Immigration Services website. 

 

Return to the Guidance & Procedures for Export Control Compliance