Prohibition of Participation in Certain Foreign Recruitment Programs

RP-11-011

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Effective Date:: 06-26-2025

Date of Last Review/Update:: 06-26-2025

Responsible University Office:: VP for Research

Responsible University Administrator:: Vice President for Research

Policy Contact:: Research Security Office

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Scope

This policy applies to all faculty, staff, and other employees of Indiana University (the “University”).

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Policy Statement

University employees are prohibited from taking part in any foreign recruitment program by a foreign adversary nation, including, but not limited to, China’s Thousand Talents Program.

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Reason for Policy

This policy is required by State of Indiana Executive Order 25-64, “Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Hoosier Resources by Increasing Prohibitions on Dealing with Certain Foreign Adversaries.”

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Procedures

University employees with questions regarding this policy should contact the Research Security Office at rsohelp@iu.edu. Guidance related to this policy is available on the Research Security Office website.

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Definitions

Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination from the University.

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Prohibition of Participation in Certain Foreign Recruitment Programs

About This Policy

Scope

Policy Statement

Reason for Policy

Procedures

Definitions

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