Research Security Training

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Canadian research is open, collaborative, and dynamic. Canadian researchers are collaborating broadly and developing local, national, and international interdisciplinary partnerships. �ۺ�Ů�� endorses and encourages research partnerships and open data sharing. Although researchers should strive for open and innovative research and partnerships, they should also be aware of potential threats to research security.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Government of Canada offer research security training courses to provide researchers with valuable information and resources that can be used to protect their research. Although training in research security is beneficial for all researchers, it is a mandatory requirement for researchers to apply for some research funding opportunities.

To complete the NSF research security training:

Access the .
Select ‘For Individual Users”.
Select the Research Security Training (Viewable Version with Certification option).
Complete all sections. Training can be completed within 60 minutes.
Once the training course is complete, fill in the certificate of completion, and retain the certificate as proof of completion. When submitting funding applications, you may be requested to provide this certificate. The certificate must be completed within the preceding 12 months of the funding application submission date.

To complete the Government of Canada research security training:

Access the .
Create an account on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Learning Platform by accessing the GCKey option. Retain this sign in information for future use.
Access the Introduction to Research Security Training course.
Complete all sections, including the Assessment. Training can be completed within 30-40 minutes.
Once the training course is complete, fill in the certificate of completion, and retain the certificate as proof of completion. When submitting funding applications, you may be requested to provide this certificate. The certificate must be completed within the preceding 12 months of the funding application submission date.

Please note that this training may be replaced with updated modules at any time, when available.

Contact Us

For more information, contact Patricia Sargeant, Research Integrity Specialist.