GlobalSupport and guidance for conducting international research
UMN Resources
- Review of International Research (Institutional Review Board IRB)
- International Research Support and Guidance (OVPR)
- Project Planning and Implementation (Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility)
Sanctions and Export Controls
- Travel to locations with sanctions or export controls (GPS Alliance)
- Export Control Compliance (OVPR)
Research Agreements
- including Materials Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and other mechanisms for research collaboration with international and domestic institutions
Funded Research Agreements:
- with international institutions (included subawards) follow similar rules and principles as domestic research agreements.
- Consult Sponsored Projects Administration for guidance on establishing and managing international subawards.
Importing Samples from Abroad
- Importing samples from international research sites. Materials that require an import permit are the following:
- Infectious biological agents capable of causing illness in humans
- Materials known or reasonably expected to contain an infectious biological agent
- Vectors of human disease such as insects or bats
- Learn more and apply for a CDC Import Permit
Technology and Data Security
- Technology guidance for keeping devices and data secure, including an overview of the University's guidance on protection of data.