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National Defence Awards Nearly $100,000 to Expand Research on Emerging Technology Threats

Queen’s CIDP will host projects on quantum and dual-use technologies

KINGSTON, ON – 8 September 2025 / The Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen’s University announced that two new grants from the Department of National Defence will allow a major expansion of research efforts on the impacts of emerging technology on Canadian security. One grant will host a national conference on quantum technologies, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and policy makers. This conference will review the status of current government policy related to quantum technology and identify opportunities for expansion. The second grant will launch a research project on the protection of digital infrastructure that is critical for civilian and defence operations. The projects will be hosted by the CIDP’s Technology and Security Cluster, which launched this summer to coordinate research efforts on these topics.

“The intersection of technology and security is becoming an increasingly important area of focus for security and defence conversations within Canada and around the world,” said Dr. Murphy. “This support from the Department of National Defence will help build new research that will help inform Canada’s approach to this critical issue area.”

“Congratulations to the Centre for International and Defence Policy on securing funding for this ambitious expansion of research focused on the impacts of technology on security and defence,” said Dr. Lynne-Marie Postovit, Vice Provost (Academic Affairs). “Queen’s is proud to see this innovative, interdisciplinary research that will make a meaningful contribution to high-profile issues facing Canada.”

The Centre for International and Defence Policy, established in 1975 as the Queen's Centre for International Relations under the directorship of Nils Ørvik, and renamed in 2011, has a mandate to conduct research in matters of national and international security and other aspects of international relations. It supports teaching in the field of security and defence and, through its publications and activities of its members, contributes to public debate on Canadian foreign and defence policy, and on issues of international peace and security.

The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program is designed to facilitate collaboration and mobilize knowledge between the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, and academia and other experts on defence and security issues. Through its Targeted Engagement Grants, collaborative networks, scholarships, and expert briefings, MINDS works and collaborates with key partners to strengthen the foundation of evidence-based defence policy making. These partnerships drive innovation by encouraging new analyses of emerging global events, opportunities, and crises, while supporting a stronger defence and security dialogue with Canadians. 

Michael P. A. Murphy is the director of the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen’s University and president of the Canadian region of the International Studies Association. Michael’s current research interests include quantum science and technology policy, security studies and international relations theory. He was recently named one of Kingston’s “Top 40 Under 40” for 2025.