Description:
Important Changes: Implementation of the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern
In accordance with the Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) Policy, grant applications submitted to federal granting agencies and the Canada Foundation for Innovation involving research that aims to advance a Sensitive Technology Research Area will not be funded if any researchers are affiliated with, or receive funding or in-kind support from, a Named Research Organization.
The federal granting agencies are implementing the STRAC Policy in a harmonized manner, effective May 1, 2024. Further guidance, including a list of funding opportunities that will apply this Policy, can be found on the Tri-Agency Guidance on the STRAC Policy webpage.
Please consult the appropriate funding opportunity literature to determine whether the STRAC Policy applies and for any additional information on procedures to be followed.
Information webinars and other resources:
The federal granting agencies are offering webinars to help familiarize the research community with this new policy.
- Webinars in English:
- Thursday May 9, 1pm -2:30pm EDT – Register
- Webinars in French:
- Monday May 6, 11am-12:30pm EDT – Register
We also encourage you to consult the Safeguarding your Research portal, which provides additional resources and tools for assessing and mitigating security risks associated with research.
To learn more about the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s implementation of research security measures, please consult its dedicated guidance page.
Contact us: If you have any questions or comments, please contact researchsecurity-securiterecherche@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca