How can we help?
Preparing to conduct research can be a complex process, taking into account anything from contract reviews, international travel, or ensuring that your high-value research equipment is properly insured. Risk Management can provide ongoing support to researchers, Faculties, and University research projects by:
- Assisting in the preparation of travel plans to mitigate personal injury and property loss
- Advising on the safeguarding of University property when equipment is taken off campus
- Assisting with the recover of costs should loss occur
Contracts and Agreements
If you are about to enter into a contract, Risk Management can provide information on York's insurance policies and risk management practices, including reviewing the wording of any contracts for insurance and indemnity clauses.
A typical requirement of most research contracts is for York University to provide a certificate of insurance. Learn more about requesting this kind of document.
Research Equipment
Please notify Risk Management Services if equipment in excess of $100,000 is taken off campus or sold
Reach out to Risk Management Services when:
- Buying or selling high value equipment
- Borrowing high value equipment from another institution OR loaning out university equipment to another insitution
- Temporarily moving equipment to an off campus location for university research
It is advised that researchers maintain a full inventory list of any equipment to assist in cost recovery should a loss from theft or damage occur. Research equipment, whether of a high dollar value or of particular research importance, should be safeguarded as best as possible. Theft prevention on campus can be managed through Risk Management Services and Security Services.
Travel
Travel can be an essential part of research. Depending on the nature of your research and travel, Risk Management can be a resource for:
- Determining if a high-risk waiver is needed for travelers
- Risk assessments and contract reviews
- Renting vehicles for longer than 30-days
Visit our university partners to learn more about their roles in mitigating travel risks:
York International
Predeparture assessments requirements for faculty, staff, and students before travelling.
Information Security
Cyber security for researchers and tips for protecting research data.
Drones
Drones (or UAVs) can be a great tool in Research, but they come with their own particular set of Risks. Learn more about what requirements Risk has in order to secure insurance coverage.