Award terms and conditions must comply with MIT's Open Research and Free Interchange of Information policy and the principles of fundamental research, which prohibit:
- Restrictions on publications
- Restrictions on participation by the international community
Fundamental research (as distinguished from proprietary research and from industrial development, design, production, and product utilization) is excluded from export controls, so researchers can freely exchange and publish their results.
Export Control Resources
Although the results of fundamental research are excluded from export controls, it is important to note that tangible items (e.g. prototypes; biological materials) and software not intended for publication even though developed as part of a fundamental research project are not exempt.
MIT Export Control can advise on restrictions on the export of tangible items, technology, software, and services across the border and within the United States related to MIT activities:
- International Scientists Visiting MIT
- International Shipping
- International Financial Transactions
- International Research Collaborations
- International Travel
- Teaching Courses Abroad and Online
- Restricted Party Screening
- Using Restricted Material at MIT
- Working with International Staff and Students
MIT Export Control also provides training and related forms and tools.