Export Control Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance on US export controls laws and regulations, identify key export compliance issues related to activities conducted within the University, and to describe how BU implements its export control policies and procedures. The policies and procedures outlined in this manual serve as BU’s standard for conducting research […]
Memo: Import/Export of Biological Samples
Dear Colleagues: We would like to share some important news related to the import/export of biological samples. These accounts, called to our attention by US regulatory agencies, including the FBI, US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Commerce Exports (DCE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), report on several recent incidents in which biological samples […]
Export Control Training
Mandatory Training Export control training is required for all principal investigators and their lab members whose projects require a Technology Control Plan (TCP). A TCP is a living document that outlines the means by which information and technology controlled under ITAR, and in some circumstances, the EAR, will be protected. Export control training for PIs […]
Victoria Carlo-Carson
Signature Authority
Some processes require institutional signature. Certain people at the University have been delegated signature authority from the Board of Trustees through the President and senior University officers for certain efforts. This page provides an overview of the signature authority responsibilities and delegates for research-related areas.. Sponsored Programs Sponsored Programs is responsible for providing the appropriate […]
Material Transfer Agreements
Material transfer agreements (MTAs) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which proprietary materials are transferred by BU to outside parties, or received by BU from outside parties, for use by designated persons in specified and approved research protocols. Why are MTAs important? MTAs protect the intellectual property rights of Boston University, Boston […]
Biological Research and Export Controls
Export controls are federal government regulations that restrict the transfer of certain materials, technology or software abroad or to non-US Persons in the United States. There are two sets of export controls that govern biological research and shipments: the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that govern dual-use items, technologies and software with commercial and military applications […]
Export Control Advisory Committee
The Associate Vice President for Research Compliance (the “Empowered Official”), in consultation with University leadership, appoints members of the Export Control Advisory Committee. Membership is comprised of representatives from the Boston University research community and administration and provides guidance regarding export control issues at Boston University including: Advising the Empowered Official Overseeing the export control […]
Biological Research and Export Controls
The guidance below is to assist Boston University faculty and employees when assessing activities to determine whether they are covered by export control license requirements. Please contact the Export Control Officer for assistance at export@bu.edu. Most biological research at universities, including Boston University, is considered to be fundamental, which is unrestricted research. Fundamental Research Fundamental […]
Importing/Exporting Animals
Importing Animals To begin the process of importing rodents from a collaborative institution or a non-approved animal vendor use the Animal Order function in AOps and provide the non-approved vendor information. Once the request has been submitted in AOps, ASC staff will contact the sending institution to request health reports for the past year along […]