National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships Come Into Effect

In July 2021, the Government of Canada issued a press release regarding the protection of research and intellectual property in Canada.

To ensure that the Canadian research ecosystem is as open as possible and as secure as necessary, the Government of Canada is introducing the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships. These guidelines were developed in consultation with the Government of Canada-Universities Working Group. The new guidelines integrate national security considerations into the development, evaluation and funding of research partnerships.

The National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships apply to Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Alliance Grants Program. The government intends to expand the application of the guidelines to all granting councils and the Canada Foundation for Innovation in the near term.

In addition to the Safeguarding Your Research portal, the new guidelines are another tool to consult for information on how to mitigate risks to your research.

For questions on the application of the national security guidelines related to Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Alliance Grants Program, please contact alliance@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.