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Checklist: Federal Research Security by Design

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Training Requirements

Some federal sponsors require certification that “covered individuals” have completed Research Security Training for proposal submission. Don’t wait. Follow steps to enroll & complete Research Security Training Requirements.

These quick reference checklists are supplemental to Federal Research Security by Design.

Disclosures

  • Gather supporting documentation.
  • Do a “search” on yourself and your publications.
  • Get a Persistent Digital Identifier (ORCID iD).
  • Complete your Other Support and Biosketch. Use SciENcv. Be thorough.
  • Review the NSTC tool for what and where to disclose.
  • As needed, provide disclosures according to sponsor guidance.
  • Complete your internal UW disclosure requirements as needed (SFI, Outside Work).

International Collaboration

  • Projects involving countries of concern? Be prepared for additional steps.
  • Confirm collaborators are not suspended or debarred in SAM.gov.
  • Collaborators on ITA screening list? Follow up with Exports@uw.edu.
  • Look at sponsor specific requirements or restrictions on foreign involvement, including foreign nationals.
  • NIH proposals with international subrecipient? Share the UW recommended language for letters of support.
  • Prepare international collaborators to provide you with access to data supporting the research.