Export Controls & International Compliance

About Export Controls

The purpose of export controls is to protect national security interests, promote foreign policy and economic objectives, and ensure we do not share or export items to restricted countries or barred parties.

• Export Controls FAQs
• Our Services
• Compliance Policy
• International Compliance Office Metrics

Improper Foreign Influence

International collaborations are critical to creating breakthrough advances, and Northwestern Univeristy highly values global partnerships. However, the federal government continues to have ongoing concerns about improper foreign interference, and federal agencies continue to increase their review requirements.

See Northwestern Research Security and Foreign Talent Programs for more information.