Policies and Guidelines

Policies and guidelines regarding research-related activities conducted at the UCI School of Medicine.

Space Allocation Requests

Select the link below to learn more about our policies for allocating research space at the UCI School of Medicine.
 

Space Allocation Requests
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Export Controls & International Shipping

Ensuring Global Compliance

As part of a leading research institution, UC Irvine researchers create and have access to sensitive technologies controlled by U.S. export laws for national security, economic and foreign policy reasons. Export controls are federal laws designed to regulate the shipment or transfer of controlled items, software, technology, or services outside the United States. These laws also restrict the release of certain information to foreign nationals within the U.S., known as a "deemed export."

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International Shipping: Compliance Essentials

Does your lab ship internationally?

Before shipping, consult the UC Irvine Office of Research website devoted to international shipping.

Learn About International Shipping

Key considerations for international shipments:

  • Decentralized Shipping: UC Irvine lacks a central shipping hub. Regulations vary by item, destination and use.
  • Prevent Delays & Violations: Submit a Shipment Review Form to the Export Control Office before shipping internationally. 
  • Review for Export License: The review determines if an export license is required.
  • Include Hand-Carried Items: International shipments include items hand-carried or packed in baggage. 

Download the Shipment Review Form

Email your Shipment Review Form to the Export Control Office.

Comprehensive Export Controls Overview

UC Irvine Office of Research

At UC Irvine, our export control program supports and facilitates our faculty's scholarly and creative activities while ensuring strict compliance with U.S. export control regulations. To ensure compliance, university personnel must identify when their activities may trigger export controls.

Please visit the Office of Research's Export Controls webpage for detailed information on all aspects of UC Irvine's export control policy, including training resources.

Have questions? Wondering if you are compliant? Email Export Control for general inquiries or contact Export Control Officer Brian McCurdy.