International Collaboration Resources
At UC Davis, we believe that international collaboration is essential to shaping a more connected, informed and compassionate world. Whether you're developing a global course, launching a cross-border research initiative or engaging in service that transcends borders, your work contributes to a shared mission of advancing knowledge, cultural understanding and societal well-being.
This page offers information and tools to navigate the many pathways of international engagement. Whether you are UC Davis faculty, researchers or administrators looking to establish new international partnerships or navigate existing ones, our resources provide guidance to facilitate these endeavors. Explore Global Affairs’ resources and links to other UC Davis units, depending on your goals, to support your international projects.
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International Collaborations
This University of California Research Security Video Series includes basics of export control, restricted party screening, fundamental research exclusion, risks and considerations, and resources.
Data Security
This University of California Research Security Video Series includes transfer of materials, ideas, or information, data security, international travel and resources.
- UC Davis Non-Discrimination Statement
- Please note that multiple agreements and/or contracts may be needed depending on the planned international activities. Please consult guidance on UC Davis contracting offices: What Goes Where for more information.
Formalizing collaborative partnership opportunities with international institutions
- Global Affairs has a process for establishing International Agreements (Agreements of Cooperation "AOCs" or Memoranda of Understanding "MOUs") to formalize ongoing collaborative opportunities between institutions and faculty, which do not involve the commitment of campus resources.
- UC Davis' Office of Research actively supports and facilitates international research collaborations through International Research Partnerships & Engagement.
Traveling internationally and study abroad
- For travel registration, insurance information, and travel tips for UC Davis employees visit Global Affairs Travel Security and Resources.
- Explore programs for UC Davis students offered through Global Affairs’ Global Learning Hub.
- Receive free immunizations and vaccine medications for international work trips through Occupational Health Services' Travel Medicine Program.
- For guidance on international research, review the Office of Research International Travel, Research, and Collaborations.
- Find resources, training, equipment and guidance to support researchers working outdoors at the Field Research Safety Program. The program is primarily focused on remote and/or international locations.
Hosting visiting international students and scholars from other countries
- For assistance with visa and immigration, contact Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) for further information, and review the Department Roles and Responsibilities. The Visiting Academic Collaborators Policy may apply.
- Consult your department about established processes and procedures regarding visiting international scholars. Your respective unit may have distinct protocols that must be adhered to.
- Consultation with Export Control may be needed for international visitors. Refer to the Office of Research’s International Visitors, Students, and Researchers.
- See program offerings through the Division of Continuing and Professional Education for international visiting students.
Sharing research data, materials or information
- A Material/Data Transfer Agreement may be required prior to transferring tangible research material or data sets.
- Consult the Office of Research for UC Davis Intellectual Property policies and procedures.
- Export Control compliance ensures that research activities, collaborations and international shipments adhere to U.S. laws and regulations.
- Review Office of Research export control resources for international shipments.
- Review University of California Office of the President (UCOP) resources on foreign influences on research integrity.
Funding
- Global Affairs Funding Opportunities: international funding opportunities
- Office of Research Funding Opportunities: resources geared towards UC Davis faculty and staff researchers.
- Sponsor-Specific Disclosures: work with the Sponsored Programs Office to ensure that you are meeting the sponsor’s expectations and new requirements for disclosures.
- Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research (COI): ensure that all the Federal and State mandated financial conflict of interest (COI) disclosures required by your sponsor have been met.
- Conflict of Commitment (CoC): disclose all your outside professional activities, whether paid or unpaid, through the required UC Davis Outside Activities Reporting System (OATS).
Additional Resources
In addition to the UC Davis-specific guidelines, please refer to the University of California Policy on International Activity, which speaks to international activities undertaken by members of the UC community, in support of the University’s academic mission as a public research institute to create, disseminate, preserve and apply knowledge for the betterment of global society.
- University of California Policy on International Activities
- UCOP Patent Policy and Acknowledgement
- UCOP Resources Regarding Foreign Influence
- UC Davis Office of Research Guidance on International Relationships and Activities
- UC Davis Safety Services
- Global Affairs Travel Security and Resources