Research Security Training Requirements for NIH (NOT-OD-26-017)

On December 2, 2025, NIH released NOT-OD-26-017 notifying the extramural community that, effective for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026, each individual listed as senior/key personnel must certify they have completed research security training (RST) within 12 months of the date of application submission. The certification is collected via the Biographical Sketch in SciENcv. Applicants may use any RST addressing topics mandated under the CHIPS and Science Act, and NIH recognizes completion of the SECURE Center condensed training module (CTM) as compliant.