Safeguarding Your Research

The ever-changing geopolitical environment calls for extra precautions to protect the security of your research, and intellectual property.

These tools are being provided to help you may remain vigilant and alert to potential threats.

If you have questions please contact  researchsecurity@queensu.ca

Notices and updates

Those applying for or holding United States (US) federal government research funding or Ontario Research Fund funding should be aware of the potential negative effects of participating in FTRPs. In both cases the funders consider participation in such programs giving rise to potential conflicts of interest which may raise research security considerations and could lead to a denial of funding.

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Please be aware of the increased risk of malicious cybersecurity activity targeted at higher education institutions in recent weeks as a result of the increased geo-political tensions between Russian, Ukraine and Ukraine’s western allies (including Canada).

Find the measures Queen’s has in place to protect against such threats, and the actions you can take to further minimize risk.

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The Research Security Update is an open-source collation of information, produced by Public Safety Canada’s Safeguarding Science team, on issues considered relevant to Canada’s broad research security interests.

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The Government of Canada released a policy statement and initiated a process to establish guidelines and tools for assisting in adjudicating national security considerations of research partnerships. A Government of Canada-Universities Working Group has been tasked to develop recommendations.

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Catch up on the latest edition of the Research Security Quarterly newsletter from CSIS Academic Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement.

Research Security Guidance for Specific Funding programs

Everything you need to know about new measures to enhance research security in Canada and how it affects your research. Review the latest resources!

Webinars

Upcoming Research Security Centre Webinars

If you have any questions about the modules, please email researchsecurity-securiteenrecherche@ps-sp.gc.ca.

Canada is a leader in innovation, research and development, thanks to the research community’s commitment to open science and international collaboration. However, this strength also makes Canadian research an attractive target for malicious actors.

  • 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 security threats;
  • pursue and maintain safe research partnerships;
  • maintain institutional reputation of a safe research organization; and
  • protect valuable research, data or potentially patentable property.

Remaining at the forefront of research is an asset that ensures Canada's economic prosperity, national security and the integrity of its research.

  Webinars in English Webinars in French

Dates and time

  • Friday, May 2, 2024; 1 to 2:30 pm (EDT)
  • Thursday, May 14, 2024; 1 to 2:30 pm (EDT)
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2024; 1:30 to 3 pm (EDT)
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2024; 11 am to 12:30 pm (EDT)

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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 in STEM or social sciences, and give frontline researchers and institutions tools to perform their due diligence and evaluate risks appropriately.

  Webinars in English Webinars in French

Dates and time

  • Friday, May 17, 2024; 1 to 2 pm (EDT)
  • Tuesday, June 11, 2024; 1 to 2 pm (EDT)
  • Friday, May 17, 2024; 11 am to 12 pm (EDT)
  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024; 11 am to 12 pm (EDT)

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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 for a study permit. The roles and responsibilities of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and its security screening partners will be detailed. Case studies are included within the presentation to help demonstrate the process.

  Webinars in English Webinars in French

Dates and time

  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024; 1 to 2 pm (EDT)
  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024; 1 to 2 pm (EDT)
  • Thursday, May 23, 2024; 11 am to 12 pm (EDT)
  • Thursday, June 20, 2024; 11 am to 12 pm (EDT)

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The presentation aims to increase knowledge about Canada’s export controls regime, what is controlled and why; explain how research institutions and academia may be subject to export controls; show how to apply for an export permit; and provide a list of resources and contacts for reference.

  Webinars in English Webinars in French

Dates and time

  • Friday, May 24, 2024; 1 to 2 pm (EDT)
  • Thursday, June 6, 2024; 1 to 2 pm (EDT)
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2024; 11 am to 12 pm (EDT)
  • Friday, June 7, 2024; 11 am to 12 pm (EDT)

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Research Security Town Hall

The Vice-Principal Research Portfolio held a town hall on March 19, 2024, to discuss the new STRAC Policy and the implementation strategy being taken by the University, as well as to provide a forum for researchers to have their questions answered about the potential impact of this policy on their research.

View video and slides from the session

Improving the Security of Canadian Research Investments Webinar

The Vice-Principal Research portfolio hosted guests from Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS); Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada  (ISED); and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for a 90-minute virtual discussion on Improving the security of Canadian research investments.

View video and supporting documents

Agreements and Contracts

Do you require an agreement or contract?

Research Legal Services in Industry Partnerships is responsible for the primary coordination, negotiation, and administration of research-related agreements and contracts for Queen's University and the affiliated teaching hospitals.

Researchers are encouraged to contact Research Legal Services at the earliest opportunity.

View the types of research and innovation agreements and contracts

Federal Policy Statement

The Government of Canada, in its commitment to establishing strong measures to protect and advance Canadian innovations, has issued various policy statements on safeguarding Canadian research.

Government of Canada Research Security Policy Statements

Safeguarding Your Research & Innovations

Information on how to safeguard your research and innovations.

Learn how to Safeguard Your Research & Innovations