Federal research funding comes with an important responsibility: protecting the integrity of the U.S. research enterprise. Research security training (RST) is now a standard requirement for principal investigators and senior/key personnel who seek or receive federal research and development funding — and UMB is here to make compliance straightforward.
What You Need to Know
UMB has adopted the NSF Research Security Training Condensed Module as its institution-wide solution for meeting RST requirements. This one-hour online course available through Percipio satisfies the requirements of all five major federal agencies that mandate it: NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, and USDA.
The training covers the essentials every researcher should understand:
- How to recognize security risks and potential undue foreign influence in research settings
- Federal disclosure requirements and why they matter
- Risks associated with international collaborations and how to manage them responsibly
- How to pursue global partnerships while safeguarding U.S. research interests
Who Needs to Complete It
If you are a PI or senior/key person on a federal grant proposal or award, this training is required for you. UMB must certify annually that covered individuals have completed compliant training, and you must personally certify completion within 12 months of any application submission date.
Three Steps to Stay Compliant
To avoid delays in proposal submission and award processing, researchers are encouraged to:
- Complete the required research security training before beginning proposal development.
- Ensure all Senior/Key Personnel named on a proposal complete the training before submission.
- Download and retain a copy of their training completion certificate for their records.
Have questions? The FAQs below have the answers.