International Collaboration Resources
Explore resources to support your international engagement. You may need to consult with other UC Davis offices to comply with international agreement policies.
Formalizing collaborative partnership opportunities with international institutions
- International Agreements Process
Global Affairs has a process for establishing (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 and Engagement.
- University of California Research Security Video Series
Basics of export control, restricted party screening, fundamental research exclusion, risks and considerations, and resources.
Traveling internationally
- Global Affairs Travel Security and Resources
For travel registration, insurance information, and travel tips for UC Davis employees - Global Affairs Global Learning Hub
Explore programs for UC Davis students - Occupational Health Services' Travel Medicine Program
Receive free immunizations and vaccine medications for international work trips - Office of Research International Travel, Research, and Collaborations
Guidance on international research - Field Research Safety Program
Resources, training, equipment and guidance to support researchers working outdoors, primarily focused on remote and/or international locations.
Hosting visiting international students and scholars from other countries
- Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
Assistance with visas and immigration - SISS Department Roles and Responsibilities
- Visiting Academic Collaborators Policy
Applies to all campus faculty, clinicians and staff who sponsor Visiting Academic Collaborators for more than 10 days. - Office of Research International Visitors, Students, and Researchers
Consultation with Export Control may be needed for international visitors - Division of Continuing and Professional Education
International visiting student program offerings - Consult your department about established processes and procedures regarding visiting international scholars. Your respective unit may have distinct protocols.
Sharing research data, materials or information
- Material/Data Transfer Agreement
Review requirements prior to transferring tangible research material or data sets. - UC Davis Office of Research Intellectual Property policies and procedures
- Export Control compliance
Ensures that research activities, collaborations and international shipments adhere to U.S. laws and regulations. - Office of Research export control resources for international shipments
- University of California Office of the President (UCOP) resources on foreign influences on research integrity
- University of California Research Security Video Series
Information on transfer of materials, ideas, or information, data security, international travel and resources.
Funding
- Global Affairs Funding Opportunities
International funding opportunities - Office of Research Funding Opportunities
Resources geared towards UC Davis faculty and staff researchers. - Sponsored Programs Office
Ensure you are meeting Sponsor-Specific Disclosures - Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research (COI)
Ensure Federal and State mandated financial conflict of interest (COI) disclosures required by your sponsor have been met. - Conflict of Commitment (CoC)
Disclose all outside professional activities, paid or unpaid, through the required UC Davis Outside Activities Reporting System (OATS).
Additional Resources
University of California
- University of California Policy on International Activities
- UCOP Patent Policy and Acknowledgement
- UCOP Resources Regarding Foreign Influence
UC Davis
- UC Davis Office of Research Guidance on International Relationships and Activities
- UC Davis Safety Services
- UC Davis Non-Discrimination Statement
- What Goes Where: UC Davis contacting offices. Multiple agreements and/or contracts may be needed.
- UC Davis Office of Compliance and Policy
- UC Davis Health Compliance and Privacy Services