What are Federal Sponsor Research Security Requirements?
This page will continue to be updated as we receive more information.
Last update 9/12/2025
Some federal sponsors have upcoming Research Security requirements which must be met by all covered individuals. These requirements can include Research Security Training, ORCID iDs, and certifications or disclosures that awardees are not participating in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.
While the UW prohibits participation on MFTRPs, some sponsors require additional certifications or disclosures. Definitions and requirements may vary by sponsor.
Guidance, definitions, and requirements may vary by sponsor. Basic information from some of our federal sponsors is listed here for reference.
If a sponsor is not listed, it does not necessarily mean they do not have a requirement, please refer to sponsor guidance.
Requirements by Sponsor
Dept. of Energy (DOE)
As of May 1 2025, DOE requires all covered individuals to:
- Complete all four CITI research security training modules prior to proposal submission
- Have an ORCID iD and include it in
- Current & pending support disclosures
- Publications resulting from awards
DOE Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Certification
The DOE requires full disclosure of foreign involvement in Current and Pending Support documentation and does not allow participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.
All covered individuals must certify that they are not currently participating in a malign foreign talent recruitment program (MFTRP) within their Current and Pending Support.
NASA
See Covered Individual.
NASA Research Security Training Requirement
Coming Soon!
NASA Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Certification
Upon completing a biographical sketch and current and pending support form, senior/key
personnel will be required to sign a certification statement reading “I also certify that, at the time of submission, I am not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program.” This certification will be required annually and kept on file.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
See Covered Individual.
NIH Research Security Training
Coming Soon!
NIH Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
Principal Investigators and Key Personnel on NIH awards are currently prohibited from MFTRP participation.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
See Covered Individual.
See NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF Research Security Training Requirements
Effective October 10, 2025, NSF requires senior/key personnel take Research Security Training.
NSF Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Certification
Effective May 20, 2024, covered individuals must individually certify that they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program. The SciENcv Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents require each individual to certify that the information provided is accurate, current, and complete, and that they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program. Starting on June 7, 2025, all PIs or co-PIs named on an NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024, must certify annually in Research.gov that they are not party to a MFTRP.
USDA
USDA Research Security Training Requirements
Certify that research security training has been completed not more than one year prior to the date of application and must recertify annually for the duration of the award.
USDA Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Certification
Certify they are not party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program and must recertify annually for the duration of the award. Individuals are not eligible to work on USDA-supported projects if they have participated in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program within the last ten years.
See USDA Arrangements and Research Security