Citizenship and nondiscrimination

The university Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy states that the university does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship. UC, therefore, generally does not accept public and private sponsors’ restrictions of research based on citizenship.

In select cases, narrow exceptions to this policy may be made:

  • Where discrimination on the basis of citizenship is specifically mandated by law (e.g. select agents) and/or allowed by University policy. 
  • Where there is a compelling public interest in the development of a U.S. workforce (e.g. fellowship and training support for graduate and undergraduate students and early career researchers).

Contact: Lourdes DeMattos at lourdes.demattos@ucop.edu or (510) 987-9850.

Controlling policies

Nondiscrimination in Employment PDF

July 1, 2012

From Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM-12)

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Regarding Academic and Staff Employment PDF

July 3, 2013

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Statement for UC Publications Regarding Employment Practices PDF

June 24, 2010

Policy on Nondiscrimination PDF

August 15, 1994

From Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students(PACAOS)

Guidance

Academic Personnel Manual: APM-035

Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Guidelines for Academic and Staff Affirmative Action Compliance Programs for Minorities and Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Covered Veterans Link

May 12, 2000

Application of Proposition 209 to federal research proposals PDF

September 29, 1997

Letter from C. Judson King, Provost and Senior Vice President – Academic Affairs

Memos

RAO 87-39 Link

October 23, 1987

NASA Restrictions on U.S. Citizenship in University Space Engineering Research Centers

RAO 90-03 Link

February 12, 1990

Acceptance of Funds Restricted to U.S. Citizens

RAO 93-11 Link

July 1, 1993

Ownership and Dissemination of Research Results

RAO 93-20 Link

December 10, 1993

ONR Young Investigator Program Applicant Eligibility Restriction to U.S. Citizens

RAO 04-02 Link

April 19, 2004

Provision of Information on Citizenship, Visa Status, Nationality or Country of Origin: Federal and State Law and Regulation

RAO 04-11 Link

November 23, 2004

National Science Foundation Cyber Security Clause

Relevant Contract & Grant Manual Chapters

Contract and Grant Manual Chapter 2 Link

Revised September 21, 2012

Proposal Submission and Award Acceptance/Administration

Contract and Grant Manual Chapter 14 Link

Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action