About Export Controls
Purpose of export controls:• To protect national security interests
• To promote foreign policy and economic objectives
• To ensure we do not share or export items to restricted countries or barred parties
Export control regulations and international compliance matter for our campus community,
even if you do not conduct research or receive federal funding.
The Export Compliance & International Compliance (ECIC) team is here
to assist you in navigating the regulations.
• To protect national security interests
• To promote foreign policy and economic objectives
• To ensure we do not share or export items to restricted countries or barred parties
News and Hot Topics
- BIOSECURE ACT – How proposed BioTech legislation may impact your work -04.30.24
- Important Policy Changes: Updated COI policy related to Foreign Talent Programs-03.13.24
- How does OFAC impact university activities? Do you need an OFAC license?
- OFAC and Iran - 04.11.23
- How ECIC helps to keep your University activities on track - 10.03.22
Improper Foreign Influence
International collaborations are critical to creating breakthrough advances, and Northwestern 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.
For more information, see the Northwestern Research Security website and this link for talent program information.
