Restricted party screening

Conducting restricted party screenings is a component of the University's export compliance and research security programs. Screening identifies individuals or entities named on a restricted, denied, debarred, designated, or blocked party list. If an individual or entity is named on one of these lists, decisions regarding employment, participation on a research project, collaboration, co-authorship, export, purchasing, or the provision of services may be impacted.

Screening can also identify the affiliations of individuals or entities, some of which may indicate a risk that can influence the University’s decision to hire, collaborate with, or otherwise engage with the individual or entity.

Individuals and entities to be screened include, but are not limited to:

  • Foreign subcontractors and subawardees to sponsored projects
  • Foreign non-governmental sponsors
  • Visa applicants for H1-B, J-1 Research Scholar, J-1 Professor, and J-1 Short-Term Scholar visas
  • Foreign sponsors of international travel and international conferences
  • Recipients of items, materials, information, and technology to be exported – prior to export
  • Foreign entities to whom the University will be providing services
  • All personnel, visitors, volunteers and collaborators associated with export-controlled research projects
  • Foreign entities with whom the University has Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • Foreign recipients of outgoing Materials Transfer Agreements
  • Foreign vendors
  • Entities entering into Facility & Equipment Use and Fee-for-Service agreements through the Nevada Center for Applied Research
  • Foreign entities with which the University is considering entering into a Memorandum of Understanding, or similar type of agreement

Doing business with, providing services to, or exporting to individuals and entities named on restricted party lists is a violation of export control and economic sanctions regulations, and can be avoided by conducting a screening prior to the activity. To request a restricted party screening, contact Research Integrity & Security at ris@unr.edu.

What happens if there is a match?

When conducting a restricted party screening, it is important to investigate all potential matches prior to taking action as there may be false matches or restrictions that do not apply to the planned activity. The following steps will be taken to investigate potential matches:

  1. Check the details in the match, such as birthdate, passport number, address.
  2. If it is still unclear, contact the issuing government agency to discuss the potential match.
  3. If the match cannot be identified as being a false match, contact an Export Control Officer in Research Integrity & Security at ris@unr.edu. The Export Control Officer will investigate further and, if necessary, contact the University's General Counsel to discuss further steps.

Until the status of a potential match has been confirmed, the planned activity or transaction with the entity in question must be put on hold. If the match is confirmed, options include applying for an export license or not moving forward with the planned activity or transaction.

If you have questions about Restrict Party Screenings, please contact Research Integrity & Security at ris@unr.edu.