The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) has published a new Research Security Training Resource Page to support faculty and research administrators in meeting new federal research security training requirements. This webpage is intended to serve as the primary, up-to-date reference for Research Security Training (RST) requirements, including who must complete the training, applicable federal sponsors, timelines, and how compliance is verified at USC.
Why This Matters
Federal sponsors are placing increased emphasis on research security to safeguard U.S. research integrity and address risks related to foreign influence. Failure to complete required training may result in proposal delays, award holds, or compliance issues.
What You’ll Find on the Resource Page
The Research Security Training webpage consolidates essential information in one place, including:
- Overview of federal research security requirements, including NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act.
- Who is required to complete training, including Senior/Key Personnel and other covered individuals.
- Federal sponsors currently enforcing RST, such as NSF, NIH, DOE, and USDA.
- How to complete the required training through TrojanLearn.
- Annual renewal expectations and timing requirements.
- Guidance for outgoing subawards, including compliance considerations for subrecipients.
Because federal agency guidance continues to evolve, DCG recommends using this webpage as your first stop for the most current information.
Questions?
Please reach out to your DCG Officer if you have any questions.