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 expansion of an existing requirement to complete risk assessment forms when collaborating with private sector partners to include any discipline and additional, select, funding competitions.
We recommend all researchers familiarize themselves with the policies and related guidance, and determine how they may apply to their research.
Government of Canada:
- Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern
- National Security Guidelines on Research Partnerships
Tri-Agencies & Canada Foundation for Innovation:
Review our resources, including the new Research Security Funding Policy Self-Check tool to help you determine if these policies are relevant to you and how to implement best practices in advance of your funding applications.