Research Security Training
The Research Security Training program provides information on risks and threats to the global research ecosystem — and the knowledge and tools necessary to protect against these risks. It discusses the key concepts of research security, disclosure, risk management and mitigation, and international collaboration.
Who is required to take this training?
All covered individuals participating in projects sponsored by federal agencies with research security training requirements. The definition of covered individual varies depending on the federal agency. Generally, however, it is:
- “An individual who (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of an R&D project proposed to be carried out with an…award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned.” See Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Memo.
Summary of requirement
Federal sponsors require this training for covered individuals. More information can be found in these FAQs.
Registration info
- Follow the link to CITI
- Select “LOG IN THROUGH MY ORGANIZATION” and select the University of Washington
- Login using your UW NetID
- Follow prompt to create a new CITI Program account if needed
These will appear in MyResearch Training Transcript once completed. If there are issues, please email researchsecurity@uw.edu.
Related policies and regulations
Pre-requisites
None