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The United States (US) has implemented research security measures that impact Canadian researchers seeking American funding. US government funding agencies 鈥� namely, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DoE) 鈥� have different research security requirements.

The measures established by these agencies are guided by the  and the subsequent , issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy. These measures are also reflective of requirements set out in the .

Researchers are encouraged to consult with their US partners on any US institution-specific requirements.  

Applicable to All US Agencies 鈥� Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs 

鈥淐overed Individuals鈥� will need to certify that they are not active participants in a  at the time of the proposed submission and annually thereafter for the life of the award. They will also need to disclose participation in all . This regulation is effective as of May 20, 2024 for the NSF and August 9, 2024 for all other externally sponsored awards (Federal and non-Federal).

While general participation in foreign talent recruitment programs is not prohibited under the current federal or provincial research security policies, researchers should be aware of the foreign funding and conflict of interest or conflict of commitment disclosure requirements and other potential implications to existing and future government grants.

As a best practice, please consult with the OVPRI for tailored advice before committing to a foreign talent recruitment program.