Research Security
Our Commitment
GlycoNet recognizes research security as a critical pillar of Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem, aligning with the Government of Canada’s Research Security Policy. To uphold the highest standards of research integrity and safeguard Canada’s intellectual and technological assets, GlycoNet is implementing a comprehensive Research Security Plan. This plan has been formulated in alignment with the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern and National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships to ensure robust protection of Canada’s research integrity and competitiveness.
GlycoNet reserves the right to:
- Reject funding at any stage of a proposed or ongoing project due to research security concerns
- Grant funding contingent upon the implementation of additional research security measures, as deemed necessary
Compliance
Check the information below to determine which paperwork is required.
Funding application stage:
- Ensure the research project complies with the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) and the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP)
- Complete the Attestation Form. Project Leaders and team members (Investigators, Collaborators, Partners, HQPs) are individually responsible for ensuring that they respect the terms of the attestation they complete.
- In case of involvement of a private sector partner in the project, submit a Risk Assessment Form, including a risk mitigation plan.
Post-award stage:
- Complete one of the approved research security courses (see Training section below).
- Inform GlycoNet promptly if there are any changes to the project that could have an impact on the risk to national security.
- Submit a new Attestation form if there is a change in the nature of the research or if there is a new project/team leader.
- Implement the risk mitigation plan that was submitted during the funding application.
We encourage you to seek support and guidance from your institution (Research Security Office) on best practices for safeguarding the research. Your institution will be able to assist you with the development of the risk mitigation plan.
Resources
Government of Canada resources related to research security:
- Conducting Open Source Due Diligence for Safeguarding Research Partnerships
- Policy on Sensitive technology Research and Affiliations of Concern
- National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships
- List of Sensitive Technology Research Areas
- List of Named Research Organizations
- Tri-agency guidance on the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern
- Safeguarding Your Research
- National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships
- Guidance on Conducting Open Source Due Diligence
- Safeguarding Science
- The Canadian Cyber Security Tool
Training
Approved research security courses:
- Introduction to Research Security provided by ISED (use your GCKey or Sign-In Partner to access the course)
- Dual-Use in Life Science Research provided by PHAC (register on the suggested platform)
- Insider and Outsider Threats provided by PHAC (register on the suggested platform).
Contact Us
Please get in touch with the GlycoNet Administrative Office at info@glyconet.ca with questions regarding research security.