Workshops Calendar
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August 6, 2025
CFI IF 2023 Post-Award Considerations workshop
Join us for an online workshop delivered by the VPRI Research Security team on ongoing research security considerations after you have started receiving your funding via the CFI IF 2023 competition, and how our team can support you through the lifecycle of your grant.Sign up to get access to the…
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August 18, 2025
Research Security Considerations for the Fall 2025 CIHR Project Grant
This session will outline the current research security requirements for the Fall 2025 Project Grant, which include the policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) as well as the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP). Researchers working in a…
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August 19, 2025
CFI IF 2023 Post-Award Considerations workshop
Join us for an online workshop delivered by the VPRI Research Security team on ongoing research security considerations after you have started receiving your funding via the CFI IF 2023 competition, and how our team can support you through the lifecycle of your grant.Sign up to get access to the…
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September 4, 2025
Public Safety Canada Safeguarding Science Module 6: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad (Sept 2025)
This module will provide a global overview of the threat environment when travelling, a summary of techniques used by foreign governments to gain advantage of your research, and best practices to follow before, during, and after your trip.Please register with a university or professional email…
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September 25, 2025
Public Safety Canada Safeguarding Science Module 1: Safeguarding Science (Sept 2025)
The purpose of the Safeguarding Science workshop is to raise awareness within Canada's scientific and academic communities about research security-related issues. The primary objective of this workshop is to raise awareness of the potential for misuse of dual-use research, technology and materials,…
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October 1, 2025
Public Safety Canada Safeguarding Science Module 7: Conducting Open-Source Due-Diligence (Oct 2025)
This module provides an overview of open-source due-diligence techniques for researchers to use when evaluating the risks related to their potential partners. The outcome of this module will enhance researchers' ability to find relevant information using open-source methods.Please register with a…
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October 8, 2025
Public Safety Canada Safeguarding Science Module 6: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad (Oct 2025)
This module will provide a global overview of the threat environment when travelling, a summary of techniques used by foreign governments to gain advantage of your research, and best practices to follow before, during, and after your trip.Please register with a university or professional email…
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October 22, 2025
Public Safety Canada Safeguarding Science Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies (Oct 2025)
The module elaborates on dual-use technologies and research with specific examples. These examples highlight the complex nature of dual-use technologies, and ways to recognize their sensitivities. The outcome of the module will enhance understanding of the dual-use nature of any research, whether…
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December 3, 2025
Public Safety Canada Safeguarding Science Module 5: Sanctions 101 (Dec 2025)
The presentation will provide an overview of Canada's current sanctions measures, best practices on how to conduct due diligence to verify sanctions, and information on how to apply for a permit, if one is required. Sanctions have implications for Canadian educational institutions, affecting…
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December 10, 2025
Public Safety Canada Safeguarding Science Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process (Dec 2025)
The purpose of this presentation is to provide insight on the immigration process for international students and to explain how prospective applicants are security screened for admissibility.The presentation will provide an overview on the immigration forms, supporting documents and requirements…