What kinds of activities can trigger the need for an export license?
The following are examples of the types of university activities that may trigger the need for an export license or deemed export license: • Research in controlled or restricted areas (e.g., defense items or services, missiles, nuclear technology, satellites, chemical/biological weapons, encryption) • Research involving the use of export restricted information obtained from external sources • Research involving collaborations with foreign nationals here at OSU or overseas • Research involving travel or field work done overseas • Research involving the transfer or shipment of tangible items or equipment overseas • Presentations at meetings or conferences of unpublished information not protected under the Fundamental Research or Educational Information exclusions • Research involving the provision of financial support or services outside the U.S.