FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. WHO MAKES UP THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE?
- The International Agreements Committee includes Research Security, Legal Counsel, Audit and Compliance, Office of International Programs and the SACSCOC liaison.
2. HOW LONG DOES THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS APPROVAL PROCESS TAKE?
- Once an international agreement proposal form is submitted, the college/unit designee has one work week to review and vote. Upon college/unit approval, the International Agreements Committee also has one work week to review and vote. Total, a proposal is allotted two work weeks for review.
- Once an international agreement document is submitted for phase 2 review (already received proposal approval, phase 1), the International Agreements Committee has one work week to review and vote.
3. What is a sponsored program? And how do I know if my proposed agreement qualifies as one?
- A sponsored program at Auburn University refers to any project, research or educational activity that receives external funding through grants, contracts or agreements.
- Characteristics of a Sponsored Program:
- Externally Funded: The program must be funded by an entity outside of Auburn University
- Specific Purpose: The program is established for specific research, instructional or service objective
- Obligations: The funding comes with conditions such as deliverables, reporting and compliance requirements
4. ARE DOMESTIC AGREEMENTS/PARTNERSHIPS REQUIRED TO BE APPROVED THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT APPROVAL PROCESS?
- No, this process is strictly for proposals and agreements with international partners.
5. DO INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT PROPOSALS NEED TO BE REVIEWED BY LEGAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION?
- No, the Legal Counsel is part of the International Agreements Committee and will therefore review all proposals and agreements upon submission.
6. WHO DO I CONTACT TO DISCUSS QUESTIONS ABOUT ACADEMIC CREDIT PERTAINING TO MY INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT PROPOSAL?
- Please contact SACSCOC Liaison Mark Degoti, markdegoti@auburn.edu.
7. ARE INTERNATIONAL CO-INVESTIGATORS REQUIRED TO BE APPROVED THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT APPROVAL PROCESS?
- No, co-investigators do not need to go through the process if the agreement and funding are from a domestic partner. However, Research Security will do a courtesy review of co-investigators if requested. If this is desired, please contact Chief Research Security Officer Tony Novara, tan0005@auburn.edu.
