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Research security

The 糖心视频 benefits greatly from research partnerships of all types. These partnerships allow our faculty members and researchers to advance their research and contribute to solving societal issues and challenges through collaboration and innovation. However, research partnerships could be exploited in a negative way facilitating for misuse of research results in unintended purposes. Therefore, it is important to recognize and mitigate  when exploring partnership opportunities to safeguard 糖心视频 research and help protect national security. 糖心视频 is taking a country-agnostic approach to research security, and upholding the principles of academic freedom, transparent collaboration, research integrity and research security.

Research Security Unit

We established the Research Security Unit (RSU) to safeguard 糖心视频 research. The RSU serves to protect our intellectual property and research infrastructure, support development of domestic and international partnerships, support funding applications, and raise awareness to build resilience within the 糖心视频 research community. The RSU also contributes in relevant communities of practice for research security.

The RSU can help with:

  • Reviewing and assisting in risk assessments of research funding applications
  • Performing due diligence in support of domestic and international partnerships
  • Conducting security reviews of research agreements and research proposals
  • Providing consultations on research security considerations of funding agencies
  • Hosting workshops and providing training on research security
  • Providing guidance on travel security
For cybersecurity assessments and needs, please contact the Research Information Security Program (arcsupport@uvic.ca) or the Information Security Office (infosec@uvic.ca).

Latest news

Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act

August 4, 2026

Registration Requirement Under the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) aims to increase transparency around...

Guidance on Malign Foreign Talent Programs

July 27, 2026

The Government of Canada has provided guidance on the risks posed by Malign Foreign Talent Programs (MFTP) and the best practices that researchers can do to spot MFTP and mitigate the risks. MFTP...

NSF Prohibition on Collaborations with Restricted Entities

July 8, 2026

NSF plans to implement a new research security policy prohibiting collaboration on NSF-funded projects with restricted entities, which can be found in Appendix A of the announcement. As such,...

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Know your research partner

Conducting open source due diligence (OSDD) is one of the best practices to enhance research security posture when pursuing any partnership opportunity. In an academic setting, this partnership opportunity could be manifested in various scenarios, such as exploring research collaborations, forming research teams, hiring new faculty members, appointing adjunct faculty members, hosting visiting professors, exploring internships, sourcing vendors and suppliers, accepting donations, seeking investments for startups, and licensing of intellectual properties. 

OSDD must be conducted in an ethical manner. The published and the are useful tools for identifying and mitigating potential security risks involving the research project and the research partner. Below are some examples of online resources that can inform OSDD:

FAQ

Sensitive technology research areas are areas of research identified on the list of . Such list consists of advanced and emerging technologies that are important to Canadian research and development, but may also be of interest to foreign state, state-sponsored, and non-state actors seeking to misappropriate Canada’s technological advantages to our detriment. These technologies can be sensitive or sometimes can be referred to as dual-use as they may have military, intelligence, or dual military/civilian applications. For more details, please check of the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships.

Affiliation means any organization at which an individual (e.g. a researcher) is employed, holds an appointment or conducts research. In the context of the new , the current affiliations of researchers will be considered at the time of the grant application and for the duration of the grant. In cases where individuals hold multiple affiliations, all must be identified and considered when ensuring compliance to this policy. The STRAC Affiliation Questionnaire developed by the Research Security Centre will be useful in determining affiliation in relation to the STRAC Policy.

 

  1. Researchers are encouraged to conduct due diligence on potential research partners before pursuing any research partnership opportunity. The guidance from the Government of Canada on is useful in this regard. The and available open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, such as free databases, are useful when conducting due diligence analysis. The RSU can also support researchers in conducting due diligence, especially when the research project involves leveraging a federal research funding program (e.g. NSERC Alliance) and/or international research partnership.

  2. Researchers are also encouraged to take the Research Security Training Courses designed by the Government and available through or through the to better equip researchers with the knowledge and resources to protect their research. Completing these self-paced online courses could also serve as one of the risk mitigation strategies that can be cited in the when submitting grant applications.

  3. Researchers will benefit from attending workshops, webinars and conferences aimed at raising awareness on research security. From time to time, the RSU will share information on these kinds of events to the 糖心视频 research community.

The is required by certain federal funding programs as part of the implementation of the . Typically, funding applications on research projects involving partnership with organizations from the private sector will require a completed Risk Assessment Form. For further clarification, please consult the specific requirements of the funding program being pursued. 

An Attestation Form is required when applying for federal funding from applicable programs of NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC and CFI on projects that aim to advance any of the listed. Only researchers with in the grant application (e.g. applicant, co-applicant and collaborator) will need to individually complete the Attestation Form to confirm that they do not have an active affiliation nor receive funding or in-kind support from any entity on . The lead applicant will compile all signed Attestation Forms for submission to the funding agency. 

Consult the following websites to learn more about the funding programs covered by these policies.

It is a great practice for 糖心视频 faculty to have an open dialogue with interested visiting scholars regarding their affiliations, and to validate provided information using open source due diligence before hosting them at 糖心视频. This will foster trust, transparency and the spirit of academic collaboration. To mitigate potential immigration issues, it is also recommended that visiting scholars conduct self-assessment prior to travelling to Canada by evaluating their affiliations with universities and research institutions, and cross-referencing those active affiliations with .

A malign foreign talent program (MFTP) is a talent program that is organized, managed, or funded by a foreign government or state-influenced entity of concern. It aims to acquire proprietary technology, data, intellectual property or other information to benefit the goals of a foreign state at the expense of Canadian research institutes or Canadian national security interests, through the guise of recruiting individuals to carry out research activities and/or by providing individuals with various benefits or incentives. Participation in MFTP poses several risks to researchers, including but not limited to: perceived or actual conflict of interest or conflict of commitment, creating barriers to their eligibility to participate in certain research projects, breach of disclosure requirements of certain funding programs, potential violation of and , loss of intellectual property, and being compelled to engage in unethical behaviour.

For more details, please visit:

While referred to as MFTP in Canada, similar programs are called malign foreign talent recruitment programs (MFTRP) in the US. Participation in MFTRP could affect the researcher’s eligibility to apply for US research funding and/or limit their eligibility to participate in research projects supported by US federal granting agencies, particularly the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DoE). For more details, please see the . 

To mitigate the risks relating to participating in a MFTP or MFTRP, researchers are encouraged to conduct open-source due diligence prior to joining any foreign talent program. This can be done through their own initiative or through the assistance of the Research Security Unit (researchsecurity@uvic.ca). Researchers are also encouraged to follow the best practices highlighted on this link:

are a foreign policy tool for maintaining and restoring international peace and security, combatting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights. It’s a mechanism to enforce international law (e.g. UN sanctions), and to incite behavioural or policy change.

Sanctions could be imposed on individuals, entities or states to put restrictions on certain activities. are imposed under the United Nations Act (UNA), Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA), or Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act.

Prohibitions are in place for certain dealings with sanctioned individuals, entities or states. Violating sanctions could result in committing a criminal act (enforced by RCMP and CBSA). Therefore, it is a great practice to conduct open-source due diligence on the individuals and the entities you are dealing with when undertaking activities, such as the following:

  1. Exploring or pursuing research collaborations
  2. Hiring faculty and researchers
  3. Hosting foreign researchers or students
  4. Accepting donations, receiving research funding or transferring research funding
  5. Importing or exporting goods and technologies
  6. Providing scientific and technical assistance
  7. Exchanging or presenting research results

Checking the or using relevant OSINT tools (e.g. ) could facilitate for the appropriate due diligence. To learn more about Canadian sanctions, please check this website on .

糖心视频 researchers will need to perform an assessment before proceeding with this kind of activity to mitigate potential export control violations. At the minimum, this will involve the following basic steps:

  1. Determine if the item is controlled for export by consulting .
  2. If the item is included in the ECL, apply for export permit online via the  portal.
  3. Check if the receiving organization is under sanctions by conducting due diligence with the assistance of the Research Security Unit (researchsecurity@uvic.ca).

It is important to prepare for this in advance to avoid negatively impacting your research project timeline. If it is your first time applying for an export permit, you will benefit from consulting this step-by-step guide for .

If you need further guidance, please contact the Research Security Unit (researchsecurity@uvic.ca).

As part of , the establishes a legislative framework to enhance transparency and address foreign interference in Canada. Under this Act, individuals and organizations are required to publicly disclose and register certain arrangements with foreign principals when they undertake activities aimed at influencing political or governmental processes in Canada.

Registration is required if the arrangement involves any of the following activities: a) Communicating with a public office holder; b) Communicating with or disseminating information to the public; and c) Distributing money or items of value, or providing services or facilities. For more information, please check the .

If unsure whether your situation requires registration under the Act, it is recommended to go through the to help in your assessment. When ready to register, follow this to complete the registration.

More FAQs on NSGRP

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Research security training

Below are examples of research security training modules designed for researchers. They help build awareness and promote best practices to safeguard 糖心视频 research. Completing the self-paced training modules in A and B below can support in implementing risk mitigation strategies for research collaboration projects, and help meet the research security training requirements set by funding agencies.

A. Government of Canada Research Security Training (ideal for Canada-funded projects: NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, CFI):

B. United States Research Security Training (ideal for : NIH, NSF, DoD, DoE):

C. Thematic Research Security Training

  • Sessions on this are offered by RSU and external organizations from time to time. Check the Events/webinars section for more details. To request for training on Open Source Due Diligence tailored to your 糖心视频 research lab, please contact RSU (researchsecurity@uvic.ca).

Travel security guides

Tidbits for startups

Resources/forms

Government/funding agency policies

Forms

Research security resources

Events/webinars

Upcoming events

What: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad (Safeguarding Science Module 6)

When: November 5, 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am PT --

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Demystifing the International Student Immigration Process (Safeguarding Science Module 3)

When: November 17, 2026, 11 AM PT - 

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Know before you Export: Canada's Export and Brokering Controls (Safeguarding Science Module  4)

When: December 1, 2026, 11 AM PT - 

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

 What: Sanctions 101 (Safeguarding Science Module  5)

When: December 10, 2026, 11 AM PT - 

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: New Faculty Orientation

When: TBD -- contact researchsecurity@uvic.ca to request a session

Where: Virtual or in-person

Host: 糖心视频 Research Security Unit and Innovation & Partnerships Office

What: Safeguarding Science at 糖心视频 -- Lab and Research Centre Outreach

When: TBD -- contact researchsecurity@uvic.ca to request a session

Where: Virtual or in-person

Host: 糖心视频 Research Security Unit

What: Research Data Drop-In

When: TBD

Where: Digital Scholarship Commons A308

Host: 糖心视频 Libraries, Research Computing Services, Research Ethics, Research Security

What: Conducting Open-Source Due Diligence (Safeguarding Science Module 7)

When: October 22, 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know your Partners - Assess the Risk (Safeguarding Science Module 2)

When: October 6, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am PT 

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Beyond the Lab: The Strategic Relevance of Social Sciences and Humanities in Research Security (Safeguarding Science Module 8)

When: September 21, 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Safeguarding Science Workshop (Module 1)

When: September 11, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am PT 

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: New Faculty Orientation -- Engineering & Computer Science

When: July 16, 2026

Host: 糖心视频 Research Security Unit and Engineering & Computer Science

What:

When: March 10, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Where: Engineering & Computer Science Building, Room 660

Speaker: Colleen Sinclair and Simon Boutin, Global Affairs Canada

What: Research Data Drop-In

When: 

Host: 糖心视频 Libraries, Research Computing Services, Research Ethics, Research Security

What: Navigating Canada’s Fast-Shifting Threat Landscape: Strengthening digital resilience in 2026

When: January 29, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am PST 

Host: DIGITAL Supercluster and Canadian Security Intelligence Service

What:

When: November 18, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: ECS 660

Speaker: Mr. Nigel Fitch, Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

 

What: Research Resilience with Cybersecurity

When:

Host: Arshdeep Kaur, Senior Research Information Security Analyst, 糖心视频

What: Cybersafe Research -- An Introduction to Research Information Security Program (RISP)

When: May 22, 2025, 10:30am to 11:15am PDT

Where: Virtual 

Host: Arshdeep Kaur, 糖心视频 University Systems

What: 

When: February 6, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am PST

Where: Virtual

Host: Jessica Worsley, Research Grants Officer, Office of Research Services; 糖心视频 Research Partnerships and the 糖心视频 Research Security Unit

What: Protecting the emerging technologies sector: How the newly released Secure Innovation initiative can assist you

When: Tuesday, December 17th at 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST 

Where: Virtual (link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: DIGITAL Supercluster and Canadian Security Intelligence Service

What: 

When:

  • December 4, 2024 at 2:00PM - 3:30PM PST
  • February 20, 2025 at 1:30PM - 3:00PM PST
  • June 18, 2025, 1:30pm to 3:00pm PDT

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided upon RSVP)

Speakers: Research Security Unit, 糖心视频

What: Safeguarding Science: Raising awareness of security risks and mitigation tools in the research ecosystem 

When:

  • October 24, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:00pm PST
  • March 13, 2025, 2:00PM - 3:00PM PST
  • October 28, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: ECS 660

Speaker: Mr. Nigel Fitch, Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What:

When: October 28, 2024, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Where: Virtual, Teams link to be provided upon registration

Speakers: Research Computing, Campus Security and OHSE

What: Digital Research Alliance Webinars -- Cybersecurity Awareness Month

When: Select one of the following sessions

  • : DMP Assistant and Sybersecurity in 2024-25 -- October 1, 2025
  • : How to Keep your Data Private from Microsoft -- October 7, 2025
  • -- October 8, 2025
  • : Governance, Privacy and Security in Harmony -- October 9, 2025
  • -- October 14, 2025
  • Healthcare Third Party Cyber Risk & Patient Harms -- October 21, 2025
  • Building Cyber skills and culture with Capture the Flag -- October 23, 2025
  • A Security Evaluation Framework for AI Agents -- October 27, 2025
  • The Nation's Most Vulnerable Critical Infrastructure -- October 28, 2025
  • -- October 29, 2025
  • -- October 30, 2025

Where: Virtual

Host: Digital Research Alliance of Canada

What: 

When:

  • June 26, 2024 at 10:00AM - 11:00AM PDT
  • December 6, 2024 at 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided upon RSVP)

Speaker: , Patent Lawyer, Klarquist Sparkmann

What: CFI Webinar: Policy on Sensitive Technology Research & Affiliations of Concern

When: Select one from the following sessions:

  • May 27th, 8:00am to 9:30am PDT 
  • May 31st, 8:00am to 9:30am PDT  

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: CFI

What: Tri-Agency Webinar: Policy on Sensitive Technology Research & Affiliations of Concern

When: Select one from the following sessions

  • May 6th, 8:00am to 9:30am PDT (French) 
  • May 9th, 10:00am to 11:30am PDT (English) 
  • May 28th, 8:00am to 9:30am PDT (English) 
  • May 30th, 10:00am to 11:30am PDT (French)

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: Tri-Agency (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR)

What: Safeguarding Science Workshop (Module 1)

When: Select one from the following sessions

  • May 2nd, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am PDT
  • May 14th, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am PDT
  • July 9th, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am PDT 
  • August 7th, 2024, 10:00am to 11:30am PDT 
  • September 17th, 2024 10:00am to 11:30am PDT
  • October 22nd, 2024 10:00am to 11:30am PDT 
  • November 5th, 2024 10:00am to 11:30am PDT
  • December 3rd, 2024 10:00am to 11:30am PST
  • February 26, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am PST
  • May 28, 2025, 10:00am to 11:30am PDT
  • September 25, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
  • January 21, 2026, 10:00am to 11:30am
  • May 22, 2026, 10:00am to 11:30am PT

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know your Partners - Assess the Risk (Safeguarding Science Module 2)

When: Select one from the following sessions

  • May 17th, 10:00am to 11:00am PDT
  • June 11th, 10:00am to 11:00am PDT
  • October 3rd, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am PST
  • March 26, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
  • October 22, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
  • March 24, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process (Safeguarding Science Module 3)

When: Select one from the following sessions

  • May 21st, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am PDT
  • June 18th, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am PDT
  • November 19th, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am PST
  • February 11, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am PST
  • December 10, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am PST
  • March 19, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Know before you Export: Canada’s Export and Brokering Controls (Safeguarding Science Module 4)

When: Select one from the following sessions

  • May 24th, 10:00am to 11:00am PDT
  • June 6th, 10:00am to 11:00am PDT
  • December 10th, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am PST
  • April 8, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
  • January 19, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Sanctions 101 (Safeguarding Science Module 5)

When:

  • November 26th, 10:00am to 11:15am PST 
  • April 2, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
  • December 3, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am PST
  • February 5, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad (Safeguarding Science Module 6)

When:

  • May 16, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
  • June 19, 2025, 10:00am - 11:15am PDT 
  • September 4, 2025, 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
  • October 8, 2025, 10:00am - 11:15am
  • March 11, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am
  • May 7, 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am PT

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Conducting Open-Source Due Diligence (Safeguarding Science Module 7)

When:

  • May 21, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
  • October 1, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
  • February 19, 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Beyond the Lab: The Strategic Relevance of Social Sciences and Humanities in Research Security (Safeguarding Science Module 8)

When: June 4, 2026, 10:00am to 11:30am PT 

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What:

When: April 15th, 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Speakers:

  • Marcus Tsao, Senior Policy Analyst, Export Controls Policy Division, Global Affairs Canada
  • Serge Stang, Senior Policy Officer, Export Controls Operations Division, Global Affairs Canada
  • Ryan Petrusenko, Technical Officer, Export Controls Policy Division, Global Affairs Canada

What: Safeguarding Science Workshop (Module 1)

When: Select one from the following sessions

  • February 12, 2024 @ 9:30AM - 11:00AM PST (English)
  • 13 février 2024 @ 10:30AM - 12:00PM HNP (Français)
  • February 14, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 11:30AM PST (English)
  • February 15, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 11:30AM PST (English)
  • 19 février 2024 @ 8:00AM - 9:30AM HNP (Français)
  • February 20, 2024 @ 1:00PM - 2:30PM PST (English)
  • February 21, 2024 @ 6:30AM - 8:00AM PST (English)
  • 22 février 2024 @ 8:00AM - 9:30AM HNP (Français)
  • 28 février 2024 @ 10:30AM - 12:00PM HNP (Français)
  • February 29, 2024 @ 10:30AM - 12:00PM PST (English)

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided by the host upon registration)

Host: The Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What:

When: January 29, 2024 at 3:00PM to 4:30PM PST

Where: Hybrid - ECS Room 660 (in-person attendees) and Teams (virtual attendees; link to be provided upon RSVP)

Speakers: Ryan McRonald, 糖心视频 Research Computing Services 
                   Dr. Sarah Huber, 糖心视频 Research Computing Services 
                   Shahira Khair, 糖心视频 Libraries

What:

When: January 25, 2024 at 4:00PM to 5:30PM PST

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided to participants upon RSVP)

Speakers: Mr. Matthew Pal, Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou
                   Mr. Anthony Finch, Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou

What: Safeguarding Science

When: November 9, 2023 at 10:00 - 11:30AM PST

Where: Virtual (Teams link to be provided to participants upon RSVP)

Speaker: Mr. Nigel Fitch, Research Security Centre, Public Safety Canada

What: Overview of the Research Security Centre

When: June 27, 2023 at 10:00AM PST

Where: Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) Room 660

Speaker: Public Safety Canada

Contact us

Email: researchsecurity@uvic.ca