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As the Canadian government and other international jurisdictions implement new national security-related funding requirements and guidelines, higher education institutions are being asked to share the responsibility of safeguarding the research ecosystem, strengthening its integrity and enhancing its overall resilience.
The OVPRI works with counterparts at other universities, government stakeholders and our researchers and faculties to support the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
Responsibility
Research security is the responsibility of all members of the TMU research community, regardless of discipline. The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation offers a wide range of resources to help you protect your work, those involved in your work and those who your work impacts.
Others who should be aware of research security protocols and best practices include:
- Research staff (technicians, postdoctoral fellows and students)
- Research security professionals
- Research administrators
- Information technology and information management staff
- Security personnel
- Biosafety and radiological safety officers
- Human resources personnel
- Supply chain personnel
- Senior management
In keeping with fellow G7, EU and other nations, the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments have put in place several policies and requirements for research security that you will need to observe if you hope to apply for funding.If you are considering applying for federal or provincial grants, do the security requirements apply to you?
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For consideration
- If you are considering collaborating with foreign researchers or commercial partners, how can you identify potential risks that could impact your project or grant application?
- Are you hosting any international visiting scholars?
- Do you plan to travel abroad for research or present at a conference?
- Do you need help conducting due diligence or drafting risk mitigation plans for your proposals?
- Is your research area considered sensitive or dual-use? (Does your research involve large data sets of personal, identifiable information? Does your research involve or have implications for critical infrastructure?)