Digital Science introduces Dimensions Research Security API

Built on Digital Science’s Dimensions – the world’s largest interconnected global research database – the Dimensions Research Security API offers universities and government agencies a powerful way to integrate research security oversight into their internal systems.

A new era of embedded research security

The Dimensions Research Security API helps compliance teams quickly identify potential areas of concern – such as undisclosed affiliations, sensitive funding sources, or collaborations that may require further investigation.

By embedding this trusted data directly into compliance, HR, and grants workflows, institutions and agencies can streamline reviews, strengthen oversight, and safeguard both funding and reputations – while ensuring that final compliance decisions remain with in-house experts.

Strengthen research security oversight at scale

Digital Science’s VP of Research Integrity and Security, Dr Leslie McIntosh, said: "Institutions globally are under increasing pressure to enforce safeguards around research security, protect intellectual property, manage conflicts of interest, and comply with evolving government regulation.

Digital Science’s VP of Research Security & Intelligence, Mark Franco, added: "Dimensions Research Security (DRS) has significantly improved how funding agencies and universities identify and address potential research security risks in line with current regulations.

Features of Dimensions Research Security API

Embeds directly into an institution’s workflows and secure systems – strengthen oversight without adding extra steps
Makes reviews defensible – every flagged record comes with structured outputs, metadata, and clear, actionable reasons for flags being raised
Works at scale with speed – supporting thousands of reviews under tight timelines with structured, continuously updated data
Supports flexible risk parameters – configure risk parameters according to need