Strengthening Research Security in Arctic and High-Latitude Environments Training Series

McDonald Hopkins' Annslee Perego, along with Nick Reese from Triantha LLC, are the developers of a one-of-a-kind workshop 'Strengthening Research Security in Arctic and High-Latitude Environments Training Series: International Research Partnerships and Agreements.' 

CRDF Global, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction, the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) is hosting this Arctic International Partnerships Training for professionals responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and managing international research agreements and collaborations across universities, research institutes, funding organizations, and government-affiliated research entities.

This two-day, in-person training will explore practical approaches for managing risks associated with international research partnerships while supporting responsible scientific collaboration. As investments in Arctic and high-latitude research continue to expand across areas such as climate science, energy systems, maritime capabilities, critical infrastructure, and emerging technologies, institutions are increasingly navigating complex challenges related to research security, intellectual property protection, data governance, and partnership oversight.

Through interactive discussions, case studies drawn from real-world challenges, and scenario-based exercises, participants will examine approaches to assessing partnership risks, strengthening agreement review processes, and improving institutional decision-making related to international collaborations.