This self-check questionnaire is designed to help you determine whether or not you are affiliated with, or receiving funding or in-kind support from, a Named Research Organization as per the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC). The questionnaire is not considered part of your grant application package and should not be submitted to the funding organization. This questionnaire was developed using materials and resources provided by the Government of Canada Research Security Centre.

To begin, please answer Question 1 below.

1. Does your research grant project aim to advance any of the following Sensitive Technology Research Areas (STRA)?

• Advanced Digital Infrastructure Technology
• Advanced Energy Technology
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
• Advanced Sensing and Surveillance
• Advanced Weapons
• Aerospace, Space and Satellite Technology
• Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Technology
• Human-Machine Integration
• Life Science Technology
• Quantum Science and Technology
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of all research topics considered part of a Sensitive Technology Research Area. For a more detailed list, including subdomains that may fall under these categories, please refer to the STRA list to determine whether your area of research may be included.