Non-public technical data/technology shared by email, Zoom, or lab demo/tours
Detailed design or operating instructions not yet published
"Just explaining how it works" to someone with no access
Controlled Shipment or Software
Sending samples, prototypes, or equipment to collaborators abroad
Shipping research materials for testing or analysis overseas
Foreign Collaborations
Partners in high-risk or sanctioned countries
Requests for detailed technical methods or schematics
Access Restrictions
Limits on who may work on the project based on nationality
"U.S. persons only" clause in agreements
Separate "restricted-access" labs or data folders
Deemed Exports (on-campus exports)
Foreign students or scholars working with controlled technology
Lab tours that include sensitive equipment or processes
Specialized lab equipment with military or dual-use applications
International Travel With Research Items
Traveling with laptops containing unpublished research data
Carrying external drives, source code, or controlled software
Using research equipment during fieldwork abroad
Training Or Instruction
Teaching foreign nationals how to use controlled equipment
Hands on training beyond general instruction
Most university research qualifies as fundamental research, but export control regulations may still apply depending on the technology, people, location, and restrictions involved. Please reach out to the export control's office for a consultation.
