Requirements
Below are the current federal requirements for research security training. All federal agencies are expected to require this training in the future.
The condensed single-module Research Security Training (Combined) (ID 21604) course satisfies the current requirement for federal agencies.
Department of Energy
Effective May 1, 2025
The Department of Energy requires for any NOFO application with due date after May 1, 2025, that covered individuals complete a Research Security Training within the 12 months prior to the application. Covered individuals will need to certify via Current and Pending Support that they have completed the training. Other agencies will require this training in the future as well.
National Institutes of Health
Effective January 25, 2026
All senior/key personnel on NIH applications must certify completion of research security training within one year prior to submission and annually thereafter via progress reports.
National Science Foundation
Effective October 10 , 2025
All senior/key personnel listed on NSF research and development award proposals must complete research security training and certify completion within one year prior to proposal submission.