Export Controls
The University of Iowa adheres to the fundamental principles of academic freedom and openness in research. These principles require the free and open communication of research results and the unrestricted ability of all interested persons to participate fully in the intellectual life of the University. At the same time, heightened concerns about national security have resulted in stricter interpretation and enforcement by the federal government of our nation’s laws restricting the export of sensitive technologies and information. As it relates to academic research, this federal initiative often results in restrictions that conflict with free and open scientific inquiry.
Our challenge is to carry out our research activities in a manner that is consistent with both open scientific inquiry and the federal laws on export controls. Because the export control laws apply to individuals as well as institutions, all University of Iowa employees working in affected areas of research should be familiar with the issue of export controls.
Implications for University Research
Contact Information:
Division of Sponsored Programs
Phone: (319) 335-2123
Email: Export-control@uiowa.edu