International collaborations

Issues to understand when working with foreign entities

Here are some questions researchers should ask when working with foreign entities and resources to help answer them:

What are some policies that may apply when working with foreign entities? Foreign influence on federally sponsored research – guidance
How do I proceed with an international partnership or collaboration? Global collaboration agreements
How should a budget be prepared when foreign entities are involved? Budgeting
Is the item or technology and/or the foreign individual or entity whom you are working controlled, sanctioned, or banned? Can you recognize situations where export control regulations may apply to your research project or results? Export control regulations
Are you traveling to another country for work on a project? Considerations for international travel
Are individuals from another country coming to WSU/United States to work? Visits to WSU by foreign nationals
Are you working with animals or humans in another country? Research with animal or human subjects
What red flags do auditors and agents look for when working with foreign entities? Fraud indicators guide

Foreign influence on federally sponsored research – guidance

Over the past eighteen months, national security agencies, federal granting agencies, the White House and members of Congress have all signaled their increasing concern about systematic programs of foreign interference and misappropriation of intellectual property at U.S. research universities.

Washington State University encourages all members of the WSU community to ensure that their international collaborations and global engagement activities are both transparent and in full compliance with relevant policies and regulations. This guidance has been prepared to provide resources to ensure that research and educational activities conducted abroad or involving foreign partners on campus do not precipitate any compliance issues. Please see the Federal Sponsors page for additional information on disclosure requirements.

WSU policies related to international collaborations

Business Policies and Procedures Manual topics for international projects

Helpful connections at WSU

Office of Research Support and Operations

Dan Nordquist, Associate Vice President for Research
nordquist@wsu.edu
509-335-7717

International Programs

Erin-Kae Rice, Director of Operations and Senior Advisor to the Vice President
erin.rice@wsu.edu
509-335-4352

Colleen Taugher, Interim Director, Global Partnerships and Research Services
colleent@wsu.edu
509-335-2861