Research Security Training
Who is required to complete research security training?
Research security training must be completed by
- All faculty involved in externally and internally funded research activities, and
- Any non-faculty that meet the definition of “covered individual” (42 USC § 19237(1)).
Research security training is highly recommended for
- All faculty, staff, students, and others that are involved in any international engagements.
The Policy on International Engagements has been updated to include a requirement for Research Security Training, individuals who are required to comply with the campus policy should complete training as soon as possible, but no later than August 31, 2025. Individuals involved in federally sponsored research may have additional training requirements (such as annual training).
How is research security training completed?
Collaborative Institutional Training Institute (CITI)
- Research security training is completed in CITI*
- Important: Completion in CITI will create an institutional record of the completed training.
*CITI is available to all SBU faculty, staff and students - Use the Log In Through My Organization option and use your NetID and password.**Directions: Select "Add a Course", then "I want to complete the Research Security Course at this time", then select the appropriate training option, select "Next".
** If you don't have a CITI account, you will be prompted to create one.
Which research security course must be completed?
baseline training Requirements
Individuals are required to complete one of the following research security trainings in CITI:
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- Research Security Training (Condensed) Course (approximately one-hour ) OR
- Research Security Training Course (approximately three hours) OR
- Research Security Advanced Refresher Course (approximately two hours)
Specific research security training requirements for federally sponsored researchers and other "covered individuals"
Federal sponsors continue to implement research security training requirements.
Any of the Research Security Trainings in CITI will satisfy federal sponsor requirements. However, there may be additional requirements from specific agencies and/or projects. Therefore researchers who elect to complete the Research Security Training (Condensed) Course may be required to take additional training by a sponsor. Researchers should review the program announcements/calls for proposals to confirm any additional requirements.
| Agency | Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense (DOD) | TBD | Training requirement has not been officially released by DOD. Some proposals and/or awards may require research security training. Read all proposal guidelines and awards carefully for specific training requirements |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | May 1, 2025 |
Who: Covered individuals who are listed in an application. When: Training must have been completed within the previous 12 months of the submission of a proposal. |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | TBD | Training requirement has not been officially released by NASA. Some proposals and/or awards may require research security training. Read all proposal guidelines and awards carefully for specific training requirements |
| National Science Foundation (NSF) |
October 10, 2025 |
Who: Senior/key personnel listed on the application for a research and development award are required to take the training. When: Training must have been completed within the previous 12 months of the submission of a proposal. Important Notice No. 149: Updates to NSF Research Security Policies Note: This training will be required for all individuals participating on a NSF research award as part of responsible and ethical conduct of research requirements. |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH) | October 1, 2025 |
Who: Senior/key personnel listed on the application for a research and development award are required to take the training. When: Training must have been completed within the previous 12 months of the submission of a proposal. NOT-OD-25-133: Requirement to Train Senior/Key Personnel on Other Support Disclosure Requirements. |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
July 8, 2025 (issued, effective within 30 days from issuance) |
Who: All individuals listed on a USDA R&D or S&T proposal When: Training must have been completed within the previous 12 months of the submission of a proposal. America First Memorandum for USDA Arrangements and Research Security |