USF Guidance on Disclosing Foreign Relationships
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. International collaboration is valued by USF and remains an essential part of the research and educational missions of the University. There are many options to pursue international collaborations at USF via university-to-university agreements, research sponsorship agreements, visitor and student exchange, etc. Support for research must be disclosed and any personal contracts or agreements between yourself and another institution must be disclosed in advance.
USF has formed a working group on the topic of foreign influence and continues to engage with federal agencies, research sponsors and national organizations.
No. USF World and Export Controls provide guidance on travel to different countries and will continue to provide these services.
Whether you need to correct an omission or error in a previously submitted proposal or progress report, or you have a new activity to report, please contact your Sponsored Research Administrator (PDF).
This must be disclosed as Other Support. Contact your Sponsored Research Administrator for guidance based on the sponsor (PDF).
This must be disclosed as Other Support. Contact your Sponsored Research Administrator for guidance based on the sponsor (PDF).
Any affiliations or appointments (foreign or domestic) you have require prior approval through the University’s Outside Activities reporting process. Further, for the purposes of completing sponsored program applications, such affiliations should be reported in the positions and honors section of your NIH biosketch or appointments section of your NSF biosketch.
If you receive funding for performance of work at another institution, that work is considered an outside activity that should be disclosed to USF. Additionally, the research funding must also be disclosed in the Other Support or Current and Pending Support section of proposals and annual reports.
No. Internal USF startup funds do not need to be disclosed as other support or current and pending support. However, startup funds or other funds received from entities outside of USF must be disclosed as described on this website.
For assistance with reporting international relationships or activities to sponsors, contact your Sponsored Research Administrator (PDF).
To discuss any specific foreign affiliations or activities, contact the Export Controls program or Fred Pflueger, Export Controls Officer, at 813-974-0554.
For assistance with USF’s Outside Activity disclosure requirements, contact the Compliance and Ethics Program at eDisclose@usf.edu or 813-974-2705. For USF Health faculty, contact the Office of Faculty Affairs, 813-974-5105 or visit the Faculty Affairs website.
Modified and used with permission from the University of Florida.