If the project is outside of the "fundamental research" exclusion, the Export Control Office will work with the investigator to minimize the compliance burden under the EAR or the ITAR.

For projects subject to the EAR, a "license exception" may be available. A license exception would preclude the need for an export license. If we cannot use a license exception, it may be necessary for the export control office to secure an export control license from the appropriate government agency before the investigator can proceed with the work.

If the "fundamental research" exclusion does not apply, no license exceptions are available and an export license cannot be secured from the relevant agency within a reasonable time and under reasonable conditions, the project will either need to be revised to bring it back under the "fundamental research" exception or else the project may not be undertaken at the university.