Trusted Research

Trusted Research is a campaign to raise awareness of the kinds of risks that academics can encounter during their research.

Trusted Research offers insights on key topics including personal data, research data, export controls, intellectual property, and cyber security. The guidance will evolve as additional pertinent legislation and guidance are introduced over time

The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has developed the Trusted Research Guidance for Academia (2019) to assist UK academics and research organisations in comprehending and mitigating potential risks associated with international research collaboration.

Due Diligence Collaborating with research partners

Due Diligence is the investigation, or exercise of care, that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party. It supports good decision-making – understanding costs, benefits and risks.

Why is Due Diligence done?

Due diligence is undertaken has it is good practice and UKRI’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Grant mentions due diligence ( RGC 2.6.1 and RGC 2.6.2) and must be line with UKRI’s Principles on Trusted Research and Innovation.

How is Due Diligence Done?

The process is manged between RIFS and the projects leads through data collection, through online searches, corruption indices and questionnaire completed by partners. This is assessed and where appropriate migration can be Implemented. The level of due diligence is commensurate with the risk. It is not expected that the University will carry out the same level of due diligence checks for £3k of funding being distributed as they would for £300k.