The Unique U.S.-Russian Relationship in Biological Science and Biotechnology: Recent Experience and Future Directions (2013)
Chapter: Appendix B: Examples of U.S.-Russian Agreements of Special Relevance for Bioengagement
Examples of U.S.-Russian Agreements of Special Relevance for Bioengagement
Agreement of September 9, 2012, concerning issuance of business, private, humanitarian, and tourist visas by Russia, issuance of B1/B2 visas by the United States, and issuance of visas for short-term official travel by both governments. (http://moscow.usembassy.gov/new-visa-agreement.html)
Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation on Science and Technology Cooperation (with Annexes on (a) Establishment of a U.S.-Russian Joint Committee on Science and Technology and (b) Intellectual Property). Signed in 1993 for a 10-year duration, and extended for an additional 10 years in 2003.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Health and Human Services and Ministry of Health and Social Development on Cooperation in Public Health and Medical Sciences. Signed in 2009 for an indefinite duration.
Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institutes of Health and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research of the Russian Federation (focused on joint HIV prevention studies). Signed in 2011 for an indefinite duration.
Protocol of Intent between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being to Combat Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases. Signed in 2012 for an indefinite duration.
Protocol of Intent between the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Ministry of Health and Social Development on Cooperation for the Global Eradication of Polio. Signed in 2011 for a duration of 3 years.
Protocol of Intent between the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Ministry of Health and Social Development on Cooperation in Combating Malaria. Signed in 2012 for a duration of 3 years.
Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institutes of Health, the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences on Translational and Innovative Biomedical Research and Development of Pharmaceuticals. Signed in 2011 for a duration of 5 years.
Agreement between the U.S. National Academies and the Russian Academy of Sciences on Cooperation in Science, Technology, and Medicine. Signed in 2008 for a duration of 5 years.
