SPA has subject matter experts – the Research Security Manager (RSM) and the Export Control Officer (ECO) – to provide export control training to faculty and investigators.
The RSM and the ECO review proposals and sponsored agreements. SPA reviews foreign sponsors and collaborations by conducting real-time research and screenings using the Visual Compliance software. Screenings are a routine practice within SPA, with the RSM and EC partnering with UMB offices to ensure foreign individuals and entities are properly screened. The level of the R&D and scope of work together determine the appropriate training required of investigators and their research teams.
In addition, the RSM and ECO review employees' travel internationally for UMB business to assess potential export control considerations, including export licensing requirements for university-owned samples, equipment, software, or technology employees intend to hand-carry or ship separately to their foreign destination.
For more information on UMB's export control program, policies, and procedures please visit Export Compliance.