Research funders play an important role in fostering research integrity and responsible internationalization in a multipolar world.

This article explores the challenges faced by researchers in collaborating across national borders due to growing geopolitical tensions. It specifically focuses on strategic areas such as microelectronics and quantum computing. The responses of major science nations, including the US and Europe, to China's rise as a global science node are also discussed. The article emphasizes the need for a global dialogue and responsible research practices that balance research security, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy. Ongoing efforts by international research funders to develop a code of conduct for responsible practices in international research collaborations are highlighted. The author suggests that by adhering to these proposals, the research community can contribute to a more inclusive and accessible global science system. [Extracted from the article]