Export Controls
Research Integrity and Security
International Visitors and Research Collaborations
The success of the research enterprise at Colorado School of Mines, and in fact the conduct of science, relies on international partnerships. There are factors we must consider, however, as we prepare to travel internationally or to welcome international scholars as guests in our labs and departments, particularly if you are involved in any export-controlled research.
International collaboration can run into export regulations in certain situations. Trading equipment, software, information or other materials may be subject to U.S. law and require an export license. Shipping items to foreign countries and foreign entities of concern that are subject to comprehensive sanctions, e.g. Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Russian occupied areas of Ukraine, may require a license or other precautions. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Hosting International Scholars
Hosting international scholars is a common and welcome practice.
- The Office of Global Education and Research Security are two places to seek advice to help you avoid possible missteps. We encourage you to contact us at exportcontrols@mines.edu prior to issuing a formal invitation.
When hiring international scholars:
- Please download and provide a completed export control questionnaire along with your request to Human Resources or the Office of General Counsel.
- The research security office reviews each visit for the following concerns: restrictions on the research to be conducted; restrictions on the visitor’s home institution, country, or the visitor; and restricted research in proximity to the visitor (in the PI’s lab or at another lab in the department).
For students taking online courses and residing in certain countries, U.S. sanctions require a license.
Check out the “International Collaboration” module, part of the National Science Foundation’s online research security training for the research community.