Dear colleagues,
As required by NSPM-33 (2021) and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, the Office of Vice President for Research has introduced a new research security training program in MyPath that certain individuals involved in federally funded research must complete.
- Department of Energy Requirement: Beginning May 1, 2025, all “Covered Individuals” (e.g. PIs, Co-PIs, project directors, senior/key personnel, and others identified as Covered Individuals by a federal funding agency) listed on Department of Energy (DOE) award applications must certify to DOE that they have completed research security training. Additional Covered Individuals that later join a DOE award proposed on or after May 1, 2025 will also be required to take this training before participating in award activities.
To meet Department of Energy (DOE) certification requirements:
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- Before May 1, 2025: All PIs and faculty planning to submit applications to DOE on May 1, 2025 must complete Research Security training by May 1, 2025.
- After May 1, 2025: PIs and faculty must have completed Research Security training prior to the date of an application to DOE.
To facilitate compliance, it is strongly recommended that all PIs and faculty currently engaged in DOE-funded research take this training by May 1, 2025.
- Other Federal Agency Requirements: Other federal funding agencies are in the process of implementing similar Research Security training requirements that apply to “Covered Individuals” (e.g. PIs, Co-PIs, project directors, senior/key personnel, and others identified as Covered Individuals by a federal funding agency). It is likely that the National Science Foundation will adopt Research Security training requirements as of October 2025, and other funding agencies will follow thereafter. These requirements have not been finalized, and the Office of the Vice President for Research will update the research community as other agencies announce their requirements.
- Application Submission and Training Requirement: Beginning May 1, 2025, the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA) is prohibited from submitting DOE applications where applicable Covered Individuals have not satisfied their research security training requirements. Similar stipulations will apply to other federal proposals as applicable funding agencies implement their training requirements. The University will track training completion through MyPath.
- Instructions and FAQs: For instructions on how to complete this training and answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit the Office of Vice President for Research website.
Regards,
Stephen Dewhurst, PhD
Vice President for Research
Joe Doyle
Research Security Officer and Global Operations Director