International Research Security Standards

Many international jurisdictions are implementing research security measures as part of their partnership and granting processes, particularly in the United States and Europe. Researchers are encouraged to consult with their international partners to understand any research security obligations and relevant international definitions. If you require additional assistance, please contact the Research Security Team (RST) at the VPRI Contact listed below. The following is a non-exhaustive list of resources on international security standards.
 

Canada

• International Research Security Resources (Government of Canada)
   

United States

• US Research Security Standards
• US Research Security Definitions
   

The European Union (EU)

• EU Research Security Standards
• How to handle security-sensitive projects
   

United Kingdom

• National Protective Security Authority – Trusted Research
• Research Collaboration Advice Team
   

Australia & New Zealand

• Research Security (Australian Research Council)
• Guidelines to counter foreign interference in the Australian university sector (Australian Department of Education)
• Trusted Research: Guidance for Institutions and Researchers (Universities New Zealand)
   

Japan

• Research Integrity
• End User List Providing Information on Foreign Entities for which Concern Cannot be Eliminated Regarding the Development of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles
   

Global Resources

• The Portal on Research Security (OECD)

• Provide support in conducting research security due diligence and partner vetting
• Provide advice on international research/service agreements
• Provide advice on industry/sponsored research agreements
• Provide advice for international visiting faculty, PhDs, and post-doctoral fellows in collaboration with other central University of Toronto offices