International Research
International research is an essential component of the University's research mission. The Office of Research Security (ORS) administers the University's International Engagement Program, helping faculty, staff, and students identify research security, sponsor, institutional, and other requirements that may apply to international research activities.
International research may involve collaborations, foreign-sponsored research, international visitors, international travel, international agreements, international data sharing, and other cross-border activities. ORS provides guidance and reviews throughout the research lifecycle to support responsible, transparent, and secure international research.
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How ORS Can Help
Reviews & Determinations
- International engagement reviews
- Sponsor research security reviews
- Export control determinations
- Restricted Entity Screening
- Coordination with other University offices
Research Support
- International collaboration guidance
- Foreign-sponsored research guidance
- International visitor guidance
- International travel consultations
- Research agreement consultations
- International data-sharing guidance
Guidance & Training
- Faculty consultations
- Sponsor-specific guidance
- Research security training
- Educational resources
University International Engagement Program & Policy
The University's Policy on International Engagements affirms Stony Brook University's commitment to international research and collaboration while establishing a framework for reviewing activities that may present elevated research security, national security, export control, or other institutional risks.
The policy identifies heightened risks that may arise in international engagements, including Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, High Risk Entities, sanctioned or embargoed countries, Countries of Concern, and Critical and Emerging Technologies. The policy establishes requirements for identifying, reviewing, mitigating, or avoiding these risks, as applicable.
ORS administers the University's International Engagement Program and coordinates policy implementation with other University offices.
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SBU Policy International Engagements
Federal Sponsor Research Security Guidance
Federal research sponsors have implemented research security requirements to promote transparency, protect research integrity, and safeguard federally funded research.
ORS maintains sponsor-specific guidance to help investigators understand proposal, award, and post-award requirements, disclosure obligations, certifications, award conditions, and other research security expectations.
Researchers should review the applicable federal sponsor guidance, including requirements established by NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE, and NASA.
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Research Activities & Guidance
ORS has developed activity-based guidance to help researchers identify research security, sponsor, export control, cybersecurity, and institutional requirements before beginning common international research activities.
Researchers planning an international research activity should consult the applicable activity guide for information about potential requirements, when ORS review may be needed, and related University resources.
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International Research Reference Guides
Learn more about federal research security policies and common international research concepts.
ORS maintains reference guides to help faculty, staff, and students understand research security concepts and requirements that may apply to international research and other University activities.
These guides address topics such as Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Critical and Emerging Technologies, Countries of Concern, and Restricted Entity Screening.
Contact the Office of Research Security before establishing international collaborations, accepting foreign research support, entering into international agreements, hosting international visitors, sharing research information internationally, or engaging in other international research activities when you are uncertain whether research security, sponsor, export control, cybersecurity, disclosure, or institutional requirements apply.
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Report Research Security Concerns
If you believe an export control or research security concern has occurred, report it promptly through one of the following channels.
- EthicsPoint: Reports may be submitted via SBU's secure third-party confidential reporting system by web and mobile devices or telephone (see information provided below). Select the "Export Control/Research Security Concern" type. Reports may be submitted anonymously. Mobile & Web Report is available or you may report by phone at (833) 223-7024
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- You may e-mail or call (631-632-1954) the Director of Research Security.