Providing Support to Penn in the World

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OUR MISSION:

GSS collaborates with the Penn Community to navigate the complexities of international initiatives. We share knowledge, streamline processes, and provide solutions that adapt to changing global landscapes.

How Can We Help?

COVID-19 Travel Updates

Information and announcements regarding international travel and operations in response to COVID-19.
People Operations Abroad

Questions about paying people working overseas due to COVID-19?  Contact Becky Struwe.
International Agreements

Beginning a new partnership? Renewing an old one? Let us help.
Program Development

Questions on finance or banking abroad? Questions on purchasing goods and services?
Compliance & Research

Conducting research abroad? Understand research regulations, OFAC sanctions and privacy laws. 
Travel Logistics

Planning a trip abroad? Need support with pre-departure organizing?
Toolkits, Checklists & Forms
  • Global Supplier Form
  • Hiring Abroad Toolkit
  • International Activity Questionnaire
  • Site Assessment Checklist
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Global Supplier Form

Help GSS to be the central information repository on vendors and service providers for international activities. Tell us a global supplier or vendor you have used abroad. 

Submit the Global Supplier Form
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Hiring Abroad Toolkit

Need staff in the field? This toolkit can help! 

Download the Toolkit
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International Activity Questionnaire

Are you starting a new international project? Make sure you are making all the right considerations. 

Complete the questionnaire
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Site Assessment Checklist

Ask all the right questions when reviewing your program abroad. 

Download the Checklist
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Announcements

As of Sept. 7, 2021

Faculty, Staff, and Postdocs on individual travel no longer need to submit a petition. Registration in MyTrips is still required for all international travel. 
Travel Guidelines and Procedures

As of May 18, 2021: Penn ended the COVID-19 suspension on all domestic and international Penn-affiliated travel and moved to restricted status. 
COVID-19 Travel Updates

Resources and information on COVID-19 related travel updates.