Export Controls in Research

• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR 120-130) Department of State
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR 730-774) Department of Commerce
• Foreign Asset Control Regulations (FACR) Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC)/Department of Treasury

In the interest of national security, the U.S. government has enacted numerous laws and regulations which operate to restrict the use of, and access to controlled information, goods, and technology by persons and entities outside the U.S. and certain foreign persons inside the U.S. These laws and regulations are collectively referred to as “export control regulations.” 

Openness in research and free dissemination of research results are core values at UWM, as institutionalized in its Openness in Research Policy. As an Institution of Higher Education advancing fundamental research, most UWM research is excluded from export control regulations.  However, where export controls are applicable to UWM’s research activities, UWM is committed to fully complying with all applicable export control regulations. 

UWM employees and students, and other persons involved in research on campus are obligated to comply with all applicable export control regulations and to work cooperatively with those responsible for UWM’s export control compliance. 

Violation of export control regulations can lead to severe criminal and/or civil sanctions for the individual who violates the law and/or UWM. 

In order to conduct export-controlled research, the principal investigator must be granted an exception to UWM’s Openness in Research Policy (see SAAP 14-01) and complete the Export Control Screening Form (Attachment A (PDF)). 

Additional background and information about supporting processes can be found in the Guidelines for Export Controls in Research. 

• Attachment A - Export Control Screening Form (PDF)