16/06/2026
Recruitment for the workshop Research Security in Practice - a reminder
The Doctoral Schools at UMCS cordially invite PhD candidates to participate in the workshop:
Recruitment for the workshop Research Security in Practice
The Doctoral Schools at UMCS cordially invite PhD candidates to participate in the workshop:
Research Security in Practice: Navigating Risks and Responsibilities in International Research
In an increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory environment, international research collaboration requires balancing openness and academic freedom with responsibility, compliance, and risk awareness. This workshop introduces the concept of research security and its practical implications for researchers engaged in international cooperation.
The workshop translates legal frameworks, policy guidelines, and funding requirements - particularly at the EU level requirements - into practical tools for everyday research practice. It also highlights that research security expectations vary across countries and funding systems, requiring researchers to recognise and respond to these differences.
By the end of the workshop, participants will :
understand the core concept of research security and its relevance to their work
gain familiarity with key EU frameworks (e.g., foreign interference, dual-use, research security recommendations)
identify common risks in international research collaboration, including:
foreign interference
dual-use applications
intellectual property risks
data and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
learn how to apply basic risk assessment and due diligence approaches
recognise differences in research security requirements across countries and funding systems
develop the ability to make informed decisions in real research scenarios
Key Questions to Be Answered :
What is research security and how does it affect my research?
What risks should I consider when collaborating internationally?
What are my responsibilities as a researcher?
How do EU rules and funding frameworks translate into everyday research practice?
What should I check before applying for funding or engaging in international collaboration?
How can I balance openness in science with security and ethical responsibilities?
Gains for Participants :
Practical understanding of research security obligations.
Tools for identifying and managing risks in research projects and collaborations.
Awareness of discipline-specific vulnerabilities (Social Sciences and Humanities, STEM, life sciences).
Confidence in navigating international funding requirements and collaboration frameworks.
Instructor :
Dr Monika Szkarłat is an active participant in international research networks and expert bodies in the field of polar research and scientific cooperation. She serves as a member of the Presidium of the Polar Research Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) and chairs the Social & Human Working Group (SHWG) within the International Arctic Science Committee (2025–2027).
She is also a member of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Modelling at UMCS and a Polar Expert Group Member in EU-PolarNet2. She has extensive experience in evaluating research and innovation projects, cooperating with the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) and serving as an expert for the European Commission (Horizon 2020) and the The National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR).
Participation Details :
Target group: PhD candidates
Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Language of instruction: English
Number of places: 15 (limited)
Classroom: Coworking space at “Trójka" & ''Bazylia”
Registration by 18/06/2026. Applications should be submitted to the Doctoral Schools Office
