Research Security

Research Security Training

Requirement: Per Section 10634 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, covered individuals (senior/key personnel) listed on the application for a research and development award are required to take the Research Security training in alignment with the requirements of the agency to which they are submitting a proposal. Research Security Training must be completed within 12 months prior to submission of proposals to the following agencies:

• Department of Energy - Effective May 1, 2025
• National Institutes of Health - Effective May 26, 2025
• National Science Foundation - Effective October 10, 2025
• U.S. Department of Agriculture - Effective October 10, 2025

To meet the federal agencies’ requirements, TWU researchers must complete  Research Security Training on an annual basis.  Researchers need to complete the Research Security Training (Combined) course available on CITI.  

Research Security Training Registration Instructions

To register for Research Security Training please follow the instructions provided here CITI Research Security Course Instructions

For any questions regarding this requirement, please contact LeJuan Byford, Research Compliance Coordinator/Research Security Officer at LByford@twu.edu