Research Security Training Requirements for NIH

Dec. 2, 2025, NIH put out a notice (NOT-OD-26-017) on NIH implementation of the Research Security Training (RST) requirements outlined in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Each covered individual (defined as senior/key personnel) listed on an NIH grant application must certify that they have completed RST within 12 months of the date of application submission. NIH does not collect Current and Pending (Other) Support at the time of application based on its Just-in-Time policy. NIH will collect the individual certification at the time of the application submission, through the Biographical Sketch in SciENcv. 

• Visit the Sponsored Project Services site for more information on SciENcv.
• Visit the SECURE site for instructions on how to complete the Research Security Training (Combined) module through CITI.

At this time, the research security training requirement is optional for NIH. Completion of RST and the individual and institutional certifications will be required for NIH applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026.