Announcements

Introduction to Research Security course now available on UBC Workplace Learning

An Introduction to Research Security course is now available on the UBC Workplace Learning platform.The course is produced by the Government of Canada and provides an overview on research security principles and best practices. It is suitable for everyone who is part of UBC’s research community.If…

Internal deadlines for submitting Risk Assessment Forms for validation

With the expansion of the National Security Guidelines on Research Partnerships to include several federal grants this fall, researchers will be required to include validated risk assessment forms (RAFs) as part of their final application package.To facilitate timely submission of the validated…

New Requirement from US Funding Agencies Relating to Participation in Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs

As of August 9, 2024, UBC researchers wishing to apply for US federal funding will need to comply with new requirements relating to participation in foreign talent recruitment programs.Applicants to research grants and opportunities administered by US federal funding agencies will now be required…

Navigating Research Security Policies When Applying for Federal Funding Webinars

Join us for webinars delivered by the VPRI Research Security team to learn more about research security and federal government requirements when applying for research funding from the Tri-Agencies and CFI. This webinar will include information on research security best practices, guidance on…

Public Safety Canada Research Security Webinars: May 2, 14, 17, 21, 24 & June 6, 11,18

Public Safety Canada's Research Security Centre will be hosting four additional webinars of its Module 1 |Safeguarding Science.The goal of the webinar is for participants to: access guidance and tools to strengthen security posture;understand best practices to identify and mitigate research…

New + Updated Research Security Requirements for Federal Funding Launch May 1

Starting May 1, 2024, new federal research security requirements apply to applications for research funding from the Tri-Agencies and Canada Foundation for Innovation when the project aims to advance certain sensitive technology research areas. These requirements are in addition to the…

New Research Security Guidance Released by the Tri-Agencies and Canada Foundation for Innovation

Today, Canada’s tri-council research funding agencies (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR; Tri-Agencies) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) simultaneously published updated guidance to support the safeguarding and integrity of sensitive Canadian research domestically and internationally. Tri…

New Federal Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern

The Federal Government today released the new Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern, which will impact researchers making new applications for funding through the federal granting agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) and CFI.The policy outlines Sensitive Technology Research…

U15 Canada Provides Guidance on Leading Institutional Practices to Safeguard Research

UBC guidance for applicants to NSERC Alliance Grants program