Grants, Agreements, and Partnerships with Foreign Countries of Concern

Non-Employment Related FCOC Activities

USF must seek an exemption from the Florida Board of Governors (“BOG”) prior to entering any new or renewed grant, agreement, or partnership (“FCOC Activities”) with a college or university based in a foreign country of concern (“FCOC”) or with a Foreign Principal. Below is an overview of the process for requesting BOG exemption as it relates to non-employment related FCOC Activities. 

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USF stakeholders wishing to learn more on these legislative and regulatory requirements are encouraged to reach out to Office of Compliance & Ethics at OCE-FICompliance@usf.edu.