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
   

United States

• US Research Security Standards
• US Research Security Definitions
   

The European Union (EU)

• EU Research Security Standards
   

United Kingdom

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

Europe

• DAAD Competence Center for International Scientific Cooperations (Germany)
• National Contact Point for Knowledge Security (Netherlands)
   

Australia

• Countering Foreign Interference
• Guidelines to counter foreign interference in the Australian university sector
   

Global Resources

• Integrity and Security in the Global Research Ecosystem
• How to handle security-sensitive research

• 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