Research Security

Protecting our research, people and partnerships

Research security supports us to remain open and globally engaged. It also protects our research, data and expertise. It helps us manage risks related to collaboration, protect against misuse or interference, and uphold the integrity and reputation of our research.

Please contact us for advice, questions or to discuss any research security concerns in confidence.

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Trusted research

Trusted research aims to support the integrity of international research collaborations.

Export control

The UK Export Control Act aims to promote global security through strategic export controls.

Defence security

Our research and innovation activities are aimed at enhancing defensive capabilities and tackling global security challenges.

National security

To regulate and monitor foreign investment in critical sectors of the UK economy with the aim of safeguarding national security interests.

International research

Any research undertaken outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) is defined as international.

Security and defence research

We bring together advanced science and engineering with social science and humanities.

Research governance

Our research