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New York State issued an聽聽in March 2022 that prohibits state agencies from entering into or renewing any contract with an 鈥渆ntity conducting business operations in Russia.鈥� Under the order, 鈥渁n entity conducting business operations in Russia鈥� means an 鈥渋nstitution or company, wherever located, conducting any commercial activity in Russia聽or transacting business with the Russian Government or with commercial entities headquartered in Russia or with their principal place of business in Russia鈥︹��

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, 聽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鈥檚 logos. New collaborations are discouraged.

This is an 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 on the Office of the Vice President for 糖心logo website.