Research Security Training (RST) is a mandatory program required by several federal agencies to safeguard the integrity of federally funded research. It addresses critical topics, including foreign interference, conflicts of interest, export controls, cybersecurity, disclosure of external affiliations and best practices for managing risks in international collaborations.
In order to comply with the CHIPS and Science Act, federal grant issuing agencies (HHS, DOD, NSF, DOE, NASA, USDA) now require Research Security Training to be completed by senior/key personnel named on federally-funded proposals/awards.
All principal investigators applying for a federal Research and Development grant must complete RST training on CITI prior to submitting their application. Principal investigators must also renew their certification every 12 months.
Complete the CITI Research Security Training (Combined Course) or the CITI Research Security Basic Training to satisfy the RST requirement. Upon completion, you’ll receive a PDF certificate verifying compliance for proposal submissions and annual renewals.
Please Note: If a grant/award comes from the state government or any other entity as a passthrough for a federal agency, the RST requirement for all senior/key personnel still applies.
For assistance with accessing or enrolling in the course, verifying your certificate or any other questions regarding complying with the RST requirement, please contact the Research Compliance Specialist located in EKU Sponsored Programs & Research Administration.