Research Security Training
Background:
The current regulatory landscape informing the research enterprise includes serious growing concerns by the U.S. government regarding malign influence over federally funded research. To address the growing concerns around research security, U.S. federal regulations such as the National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 require specific individuals involved in federally funded research to complete research security training. Research security, in this context, refers to national security concerns surrounding research involving types of sensitive data, intellectual property, export-controlled information and other risks.
UWO Implementation
- Beginning October 1, 2025, UWO will require all personnel identified as senior/key personnel who engage in or propose to engage in federal sponsored projects with the National Science Foundation (NSF); US Health & Human Services (HHS), including the National Institutes of Health (NIH); US Department of Agriculture (USDA); or US Department of Energy (DOE). to complete research security training. This may extend to include additional federal agencies over time.
- In accordance with federal regulations and agency requirements, prior to submitting a proposal to a covered federal agency, personnel identified as senior/key personnel must complete research security training within the 12 months preceding the proposal submission deadline.
- During the course of an active, covered federal award, all individuals identified as senior/key personnel must complete research security training annually.
- Covered individuals added to an existing award after the award start date must complete research security training prior to beginning work on the sponsored project.
Procedure for Completing Training
- OSP staff will register the PI and key personnel required to complete the training.
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