Guidance on Collaborations with Entities or Individuals in the Russian Federation

New York State issued an executive order in March that prohibits state agencies from entering into or renewing any contract with an “entity conducting business operations in Russia.” Under the order, “an entity conducting business operations in Russia” means an “institution or company, wherever located, conducting any commercial activity in Russia or transacting business with the Russian Government or with commercial entities headquartered in Russia or with their principal place of business in Russia…”

The University has contracts with New York State, and state agencies will not permit those contracts to continue if the University conducts business operations in Russia.  As such, it has ceased all formal engagements with Russian institutions and entities, and it will not enter into new or renewing agreements at this time.

In addition to the New York State executive order, the White House has issued guidance on scientific and technological cooperation with the Russian Federation

University researchers engaging with organizations funded by the Russian government should consider both the New York State executive order and White House guidance.

Individual collaboration with researchers or institutions located in the Russian Federation may continue provided they do not indicate that the University is an official party to the collaboration, do not require the University to be party to a contract with the Russian entity, do not involve the exchange of funds, and do not utilize the University’s logos. New collaborations are discouraged.

This is a rapidly evolving regulatory area.  New York State and federal regulations regarding activity with Russia may change at any time.  The University is actively monitoring the situation and may have to revise its guidance in the event that applicable laws or regulations change.  Additional guidance on international collaborations is available here.