Research thrives through collaboration, innovation and global engagement. Understanding research security helps you confidently pursue these opportunities while protecting your research, data, knowledge and partnerships.
Whether you're building collaborations, travelling for research, working with emerging technologies, procuring specialized goods and services, or navigating international requirements, understanding potential risks can help you make informed decisions and protect the impact of your work.
UBC's Research Security team is here to support you in advancing your research securely and successfully.
Collaboration + Partnerships
Due diligence about collaborations and partnerships can help protect against misappropriation of research knowledge and outcomes.
Travel Security
Prepare appropriate mitigation measures in order to safeguard your research before and during travel.
Controlled Goods + Export Controls
The transfer of research outputs to foreign entities that could conflict with Canadian export control regulations.
Choosing Vendors when Procuring Research Goods + Services
Your choice of vendor and the goods and services your purchase could introduce potential security risks.
Sanctions
Your research activities may be subject to export, import, and technical assistance prohibitions, as well as limitations, outright bans, or freezing of financial transactions.