Research Security Training and Other Requirements

March 2026

Research Security Training

Important Research Security Updates from NIH, NSF & DOE — Training Now Required! All Federal Agencies will require research security training soon.

Federal research security requirements continue to evolve rapidly. It is critical that researchers stay current with mandated training to maintain compliance and ensure smooth processing of proposals and awards. 

 
NSF and DOE Research Security Training Requirements 

For all NSF and Department of Energy applications and new awards, research security training is required for proposers and senior/key personnel. This mandate supports federal efforts—aligned with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022—to prevent foreign interference and enhance transparency in federally funded research. 

NSF requires proposers and senior/key personnel to certify completion of research security training for proposals and awards submitted on or after October 10, 2025. 

DOE requires research security training for all applications and new awards. 
Senior and key personnel involved in NSF and DOE proposals are strongly encouraged to complete training promptly to avoid potential delays in proposal and award processing.
 

NIH Training Requirements

Starting October 1, 2025, NIH requires mandatory training on Other Support documentation, as outlined in Notice NOT-OD-25-133. This training applies to submission of Other Support materials during Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) and just-in-time (JIT) requests. Completion of RST and the individual and institutional certifications will be required by NIH for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026.    Completion of the Canvas Research Security Training module fulfills NIH’s Other Support training requirement and provides the necessary documentation for compliance. 

NASA

The Office of Procurement (OP) has published Grant Information Circular (GIC) 26-02, Research Security Training Requirements. GIC 26-02 implements research securit y training requirements for covered individuals listed on NASA grant and cooperative agreements proposals in accordance with section 10634 of t he CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. 

Starting August 2026, covered individuals will be required to attest that they have met the training requirements outlined in the GIC, and entities' Authorized Organizational Representatives will have to attest that covered individuals employed by their entity have satisfied the requirement. The GIC provides further details on who is considered a covered individual and training modules that may be taken to satisfy the requirements.

OSP encourages all Dartmouth researchers to complete the Research Security Training promptly to stay ahead of upcoming federal agency policy updates.
 
Who Should Complete the Training 

• • • All PI, co-PI, and senior/key personnel listed or likely to be listed on NSF and DOE applications and awards must complete research security training to comply with agency requirements and avoid processing delays.
    • NIH investigators submitting Other Support documentation in RPPRs or JITs must complete the training to meet NIH requirements.
    • Given expanding federal mandates, OSP recommends all researchers involved in federally funded research complete the training proactively.
       
      

      How to Complete the Research Security Training 

• Log in to Canvas and self-enroll in the Research Security Training module here:
  https://canvas.dartmouth.edu/enroll/PCNCAB
• Be certain to select the Research Security module. Dartmouth tracks completion, and enrollment notifications are sent to OSP.
• The training takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
• Make sure to answer the two questions at the end.  Don't unenroll in the course after completion.
• Developed by the NSF-funded SECURE Center, this streamlined training consolidates four prior modules into a single comprehensive session accepted across NIH, NSF, DOE, and other federal agencies. 

  
Please contact sponsored.projects@dartmouth.edu with any questions. 

Background on Research Security:

Federal agency requirements and forms have recently been clarified or revised with a goal towards greater transparency for research activities and sources of support.     It is important that each individual who has information submitted on their behalf review updated instructions and verify information.  The resources on this page and linked sponsor-specific pages have been compiled to assist faculty and staff in navigating various disclosure requirements related to support, resources and time commitments.   Federal agencies have expanded the definition of research support to include all paid or in-kind resources supporting a PI’s research program, whether the support is made through Dartmouth or provided directly to the PI.

• • • • • Assure researchers have time to conduct the proposed project, avoid instances where individual's time exceeds 100% (commitment overlap);

        • Identify instances where the project aims have already been funded by another sponsor for same time frame (scientific overlap);

        • Identifying instances where funds requested in the project have already been funded (budgetary overlap);