To remain in compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, Section 10634, issued on January 14, 2021), all federal research award personnel are required to complete research security training. The institution, at the submission of any federal grant proposal, must certify that all required personnel have completed this training.
The National Science Foundation has created free training resources that cover the variety of topics the CHIPS Act focuses on. Completion of this training is good for one year of eligibility. The Annual/Refresher Training Module (ARTM) can be completed after the first year to remain in compliance. This training will meet the requirement for all federal agencies.
*Certification by the researcher is now required as part of the BioSketch for all NSF and NIH proposals.
Through a grant from the HHS Office of Research Integrity, Research Integrity Officers from Penn State and The Ohio State University developed training for those involved in reviewing research misconduct allegations. This training reflects their research and collaboration on best practices for educating and equipping faculty to work effectively with Research Integrity Officers and navigate the research misconduct process. This training is valuable for anyone engaged in conducting or overseeing research.
This training is not required by the institution, but the Office of Sponsored Research recommends any student, faculty, or staff engaging in research on campus to understand college expectations of research integrity.