Material and Data Transfer Agreements
The University of Utah, through the Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center, works with our faculty members, researchers and staff, along with their academic collaborators, to put in place appropriate agreements when there is a need to send or receive material, data or other information between institutions. Part of this process includes appropriate screening of our academic collaborators outside of the United States. The process begins by submitting an agreement request here. Please contact the PIVOT Center with any questions at info@pivotcenter.utah.edu.
Visiting Scientists/Scholars
The University of Utah, through the Graduate School and the Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center, works with our faculty members to facilitate and coordinate visiting scientists and scholars on our campus. The University’s interests are largely protected through the use of a Visiting Scientist Agreement. The contracting process for this agreement includes appropriate screening of our academic collaborators and their institutions. The process begins by completing the agreement and a registry form on the Graduate School website here. Please contact the Graduate School or a member of PIVOT with any questions or concerns.
All foreign visitors to campus must undergo Restricted Party Screening.
Restricted Party Screening
For guidance on Restricted Party Screening, please request a Foreign Influence Consult using the process outlined here.
IT Security
For guidance on IT Security, please contact the Information Security Office.
Research Education Training
The Research Education Office hosts an introductory course on foreign influence. Those who would like to learn more about foreign influence may enroll in the course here.
Export Controls
Export controls are U.S. laws that regulate distribution to and from foreign nationals, foreign entities, and foreign countries. For any export controls inquiries, please contact the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at 801-581-8948.