UBC Support Materials

This page brings together resources, guides and self-assessment tools to help researchers understand and meet research security requirements throughout the research lifecycle.

Whether you are preparing a funding application, assessing a research partnership, navigating federal research security policies or managing post-award obligations, these resources provide practical guidance to support informed decision-making and risk mitigation.

Explore these resources to access supports and identify considerations related to your research.

Federal Research Security Funding Policy Self-Check

Before applying for federal funding, researchers should determine if their research may be subject to federal research security policies. This self-check tool is a starting place to determine whether and which of these policies may apply to an application.

Advancing Sensitive Technology Research Areas

Before applying for funding that is subject to the policy on STRAC, researchers should determine if their research could be considered advancing a sensitive technology research area.

Understanding Affiliations

Determine whether your collaborations may be considered active affiliations of concern as per the STRAC Policy.

STRAC Affiliation Self-Check Questionnaire

Researchers seeking funding from a grant covered by the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) can use this tool to help determine whether they may be affiliated with, or receiving funding or in-kind support from, any Named Research Organizations.

Completing a Risk Assessment Form

When applying to Canadian federal research funding with a private partner that is subject to the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP), researchers must complete a Risk Assessment Form (RAF).

Conducting a Risk Assessment for Research Partnerships

Before engaging with an external private-sector, for-profit partner, you are encouraged to consider the level of risk that the collaboration may pose to Canada’s national security regardless of where the partner may be based. 

Post-Award Considerations

Post-award compliance requirements and best practices for UBC researchers — specifically detailing how to navigate federal mandates designed to safeguard sensitive technology and intellectual property from national security risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions received, as well as their corresponding answers.

UBC Responsible Conduct of Research

The Scholarly Integrity Initiative supports UBC researchers and scholars in all aspects of conducting research responsibly.

UBC Privacy and Information Security Training

A mandatory requirement for faculty, staff, researchers, student employees and contractors who use UBC Electronic Information and Systems.

UBC Privacy Matters: Travel with Electronics

When travelling abroad, ensure the security of your electronic devices and data. Take extra care to protect personal, sensitive, and confidential UBC information.

UBC IT Resources for Secure Remote Working

Security guidelines to ensure a safe, private, and efficient off-campus work environment.


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