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National Security Guidelines for Tri-Agency and CFI Funding
In an effort to mitigate risk and protecting intellectual property developed at Canada's post-secondary institutions, the Government of Canada is introducing new national security guidelines for federally funded research partnerships.
These changes currently only apply to the NSERC Alliance program; however, the intention is to roll them out for all granting councils and the Canada Foundation for Innovation in the near future.
NSERC Alliance Grants
- How to apply when proposals involve one or more partner organizations from the private sector
- Alliance Grant Risk Assessment Form
- Alliance Grant Frequently Asked Questions
As a first step, any new applications to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC) Alliance Grants program involving private sector partners must include a completed risk assessment form and a risk mitigation plan where appropriate.
In addition to performing a scientific merit review, NSERC will assess these risks in consultation with national security agencies and departments on a case-by-case basis. Projects deemed to be of high national security risk will not be funded.
Other Resources
- National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships
- National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships Risk Assessment Form
- Safeguarding Your Research
- Safeguarding Science
- Research Security Policy Statement – Spring 2021
Contact Us
For more information, please contact researchsecurity@uwo.ca.