The imperative to strengthen research security within higher education institutions in Central Europe is underscored by the evolving landscape of international collaborations, particularly with entities from authoritarian countries (e.g., China and Russia).
On March 12, 2024, CEIAS organized a workshop titled Improving research security capacity of higher education institutions in Central Europe on the sidelines of the 2024 CEEasia Forum conference. The workshop gathered several international research and economic security experts, academic administrators, and policymakers in higher education to discuss the urgent need for research security in Central European higher education institutions. This document presents the key takeaways from the discussion and recommendations for future action as understood by CEIAS.