International Collaborations and Partnerships

• Human Subjects and Animal Research: Ensure IRB and IACUC approvals cover international sites or participants. International sites may need local ethics approvals in addition to UMB approvals.
• Required Disclosures of Foreign Ties: Investigators must disclose foreign affiliations and financial interests according to UMB policy and sponsor requirements.
• Country Sanctions, Embargoes, and Export Control: Review U.S. Department of Treasury sanctions lists, export control regulations, and deemed exports. Contact the Export Control Officer for guidance.

• International Subrecipients: Subrecipients abroad must meet sponsor and UMB requirements. Budgets and agreements should clearly define scope of work, deliverables, and compliance responsibilities.
• International MOUs and Agreements: Formalize collaborations with Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or other agreements to protect IP, define responsibilities, and document expectations.
• Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC): MGIC agreements may facilitate partnerships with international organizations. Consult SPA for approval and compliance.

• Plan early to comply with sponsor, UMB, and federal requirements.
• Consider visa types and documentation through the Office of International Services.
• Follow NIH/Federal travel regulations (Fly America Act, Open Skies, per diem rates, etc.).
• Review security and health advisories for the destination country.

Hosting or Collaborating with International Visitors

• Unpaid visitors with independent access to UMB facilities require a Visiting Scientist Agreement (VSA).
• Coordinate with the Office of International Services for visa support.
• Conduct export control review for foreign nationals.

• Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA): Provides guidance and support for agreements, subrecipient management, and memoranda of understanding to help ensure smooth project administration
• Office of International Services: Offers visa assistance and guidance on international compliance to support faculty, staff, and students engaging in global activities
• Export Control Officer: Advises on sanctions, embargoes, and deemed export regulations to help protect your research and ensure compliance with U.S. law
• Office of Technology Transfer: Helps protect intellectual property and manage material transfer agreements (MTAs) to support innovation and commercialization
• Global Collaborations and Partnerships (Global Hub): A one-stop shop for personalized support with all international activities and engagement