Many university activities—even virtual ones—with comprehensively sanctioned countries or individuals in those countries may require U.S. federal authorization (e.g., licenses or exemptions). The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. OFAC issues both civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance.
Please contact the Research Security Office at rsohelp@iu.edu for a consultation before participating in activities in a sanctioned country or with individuals or entities who are located in sanctioned countries.