Safeguarding Your Research
WHY SAFEGUARDING YOUR RESEARCH IS IMPORTANT
Canadian-led research can be an attractive target for those seeking to steal, use, and adapt it for our own advantages and gains. This includes research that could be applied to the strategic, military, or intelligence capabilities of other countries.
POLICY UPDATES
On January 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released the new Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern, which has implications for researchers submitting applications for funding to the federal granting agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) and CFI. Click here to learn more.
MARCH 28, 2024 UPDATE: The federal granting agencies are committed to providing our research community with the most up-to-date information and best practices to safeguard their research and mitigate research security risks. Learn more
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