Advance Proposal Analysis

Step 2:  Evaluate Agreements

· Review Request for Proposals, Broad Agency Announcements or similar solicitations for provisions that may carry export control ramifications.

· Review any agreements have already been proposed by the sponsor or funding agency.

à In particular, consider non-disclosure agreements for clauses that will characterize some or all of the information being provided as “export controlled.”

· Explore discussions between the researchers and/or whether there are any written provisions in the agreements related to the Research Project that may affect the characterization of the research to be performed as fundamental research.

à In particular, does any of the language in the agreements indicate or infer that any of the Project Resources is deemed a controlled item or technology/defense article or defense material?

 

 

Step 3: Identify Participants of and Equipment/Technology/Resources Needed for Research Project

Step 4: Evaluate Potential Research Result

Step 5: Determine Whether Outside Review or Any License is Needed and Document the Process

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