Trusted Research
Trusted Research aims to support the integrity of the system of international research collaboration, which is vital to the continued success of the UK’s research and innovation sector. Trusted Research is particularly relevant to staff and students working in: • STEM subjects • Dual-use technologies •Emerging technologies and/or • Commercially sensitive research areas. The principles of Trusted Research apply equally to formal and informal collaborations, funded and non-funded partnerships.
WHY PROTECT YOUR RESEARCH?
Protecting research is important to you, to Queen’s, to funders and any collaborating partners.
All research can be at risk but joint and applied research can be particularly vulnerable.
JOINT RESEARCH
Joint research can be corrupted by organisations and institutions based in nations whose interests, and ethical values are divergent from our own. Joint research can afford those individuals with hostile intent access to expertise, IT, research and networks.
APPLIED RESEARCH
Applied research is susceptible to misuse particularly if the purpose is to solve definitive problems or create a commercial application. The potential for harm in applied research is great with consequences including loss of IP and misuse of technology in either an unethical manner or a means which threatens national security.
