Global Engagement Resources

Conflicts of Interest and Commitment (COIC)

CU 鶹ӰԺ encourages encourages innovation, scholarshipand research that lead to commercial and consulting activities and global engagement.Such activities, however, have the potential to lead to conflicts of interest and commitment.

  • If you are involved in research activities on campus, our policies require you to report potential conflicts including, but not limited toconsulting activities,external entitiesԻforeign affiliations.
  • Submitting a disclosure, vetting potential conflicts, and managing through set procedures helps to protect you, your department and the University.
  • Visit COIC'sto watch video tutorials on the disclosure process, schedule an information session with COICand learn more about best practices.
CU 鶹ӰԺ International Travelers

Planning an international trip for research purposes?

Export Controls Regulations

Working with foreign national collaborators, institutionsor students may fall under the purview of various federal export control laws. In general, these regulations involve military technology (including nearly all space-based research), “dual-use” technologies (including a wide range of equipment from distillers to lasers), as well as nearly any kind of financial transactionwith certain embargoed countries or individuals.

  • Want to learn more about how export control regulations affect you? Check out thisPowerPoint presentationfor a quick overview.
  • In many cases, basic and applied research may be included under one or moreexemptions or exclusions. In some cases, it may be necessary to apply for an export license or Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA).
  • Licensesand TAAs can take considerable time to develop, so PIs should contact theas early as possible if you think these may be required.
  • Change last bullet under Export to: Learn more about general areas of concern withExport Controls.
Research Implications of U.S.-China Relations

Learn more about the current state of U.S.-China relations—as well as potential implications for university-led research and innovation—fromRobert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute.

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