Research Security Training

Research security training helps investigators understand federal sponsor requirements, promote transparency, safeguard federally funded research, and identify potential research security risks associated with domestic and international research activities.

Federal agencies are implementing research security training requirements under NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act. While sponsor requirements vary, Stony Brook University provides a single institutional training program that satisfies the baseline research security training requirement for most federal sponsors.

Do I Need Research Security Training?

Research security training is required for:

• Faculty participating in externally sponsored research, as required by applicable sponsor policies.
• Investigators and other individuals who meet a federal sponsor's definition of a Covered Individual.
• Individuals required to complete training under the University's Policy on International Engagements.

Research security training is strongly encouraged for:

• Faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral scholars involved in international collaborations, international travel, international visitors, or other international research activities.

If you are unsure whether training is required, contact the Office of Research Security (ORS).

Which Course Should I Take?

Complete one of the following CITI courses:

Most faculty should complete the Research Security Training (Condensed) course unless a sponsor or project requires more extensive training.

Some federal sponsors or specific awards may require additional or project-specific training. Investigators should review the applicable funding opportunity and award requirements.

How Do I Complete the Training?

Research security training is completed through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).

1. Log in using Log In Through My Organization with your NetID.
2. Select Add a Course.
3. Choose Research Security Training.
4. Select the appropriate course.
5. Complete the training.

Completion in CITI automatically creates the University's official training record.

Federal Sponsor Training Requirements

Federal agencies establish their own research security training requirements. Unless otherwise specified, training generally must have been completed within 12 months before proposal submission.

ORS monitors changes to federal sponsor requirements and updates this guidance as agencies implement new research security policies.

Sponsor-Specific Guidance

Research security training is only one component of sponsor compliance.

Additional sponsor requirements may include:

• Research security disclosures
• Current and Pending (Other) Support
• Common Disclosure Forms
• Foreign appointments and affiliations
• International collaborations
• Research security certifications
• Sponsor-specific award requirements

See:

• Federal Sponsor Disclosure Requirements
• Federal Sponsor Research Security Guidance

for additional information.

Questions?

If you have questions about research security training requirements or are unsure whether training applies to your role or project, contact the Office of Research Security before submitting your proposal.