Trusted Research Due Diligence: Open Source Tools for Evaluating Risk

Trusted research due diligence is essential but it doesn’t have to start with expensive systems or complex processes.

This free resource brings together a curated set of open‑source tools to support proportionate due diligence in research collaborations. Designed as a practical starting point, it helps research development, contracts, compliance and security teams understand what information is available, where to look, and how different tools can support informed decision‑making.

The guide maps commonly used open‑source resources across key stages of due diligence; from screening individuals and organisations, to understanding country context, institutional links, and potential dual‑use risk.

 

It is intended to complement existing internal processes, not replace them.

Download the resource to get a clear, accessible overview of trusted research tools your institution can use immediately to support more confident, consistent conversations about risk.

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Formation Consultancy works with universities and research organisations on compliance, governance and culture. If you’d like support embedding proportionate due diligence in your institution, get in touch.