Penn State Office of the Vice President for Research releases guidance on international affiliations

The U.S. government has expressed serious growing concerns regarding inappropriate influence by foreign entities over federally funded research. One issue that has moved to the forefront is the failure of federally funded researchers at U.S. institutions to disclose their relationships and activities with foreign institutions and funding agencies. Several Federal agencies have indicated that failure to disclose foreign relationships and activities may jeopardize eligibility for future funding.

Penn State encourages international collaborations, but it is important for investigators to be transparent about their foreign relationships and activities. The Penn State Office of the Vice President for Research has compiled information to provide guidance and resources to remind Penn State researchers of their compliance obligations to federal sponsors.

See University guidelines on international relationships and activities here.

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