Research Security Training

ORPA-L: Fri, 26 Jun 2026

To support compliance with federal Research Security Training (RST), please follow the guidance below when working with University faculty and external collaborators:

• Check UR faculty RST completion status early:
  Please verify the RST status for all UR faculty listed in the application process. Training can be found in IORA.
  1. Faculty must have completed RST within 12 months of proposal submission.
  2. Training must be completed before certifying a Biosketch or Current and Pending Other Support document in SciENcv.

• Subaward collaborations:
  For collaborations that will result in a subaward to an institution, a certified Biosketch and Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by an AOR/Institutional Official are sufficient documentation of RST compliance.

• Non-University individuals considered Senior/Key:
  If an external individual will be listed in the application and considered Senior/Key personnel, we must obtain documentation of RST completion. Acceptable forms include:
  1. A training completion certificate (preferred), or
  2. An email (if a certificate is not available) from the individual confirming that they are in compliance with the sponsor's RST requirements.

• Non-University individuals not considered Senior/Key:
  For external individuals who are not considered Senior/Key personnel, a certified Biosketch is sufficient documentation.

Please ensure these requirements are addressed early to avoid delays in proporal preparation and submission.

If you have any questions, please contact your ORPA RA.

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