For several years, the federal government has signaled its intention to introduce enhanced research security training requirements for key personnel associated with federal grants. Enhanced requirements for NSF and USDA submissions go into effect starting on Oct. 1, 2025. Enhanced requirements for DOE submissions went into effect on May 1.

All principal investigators and key/senior personnel submitting new proposals to NSF or USDA from Oct. 1 forward are required to complete the research security training within 12 months before proposals can be submitted. This requirement does not impact existing NSF or USDA grant awards. 

Full details of the new NSF and USDA requirements are available on the Research Security Training webpage, which is part of the Research Security & Integrity hub on the Research & Innovation Office website. 

Similar announcements are anticipated from other agencies in the coming months and years. Details and resources for campus will be shared via the Research Security Training online hub and other communications channels as soon as specifics are available.