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Research and Innovation

Research Security Training

Modules of Security Training

The U.S.National Science Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense, is providing online research security training. You will need to sign in to your Workday account to complete the training. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes to complete

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Module 1: What is Research Security?

Learn to identify undue foreign influence and understand research security regulations. Discover how to protect core U.S. academic research values and ensure compliance.

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Module 2: Disclosure

Learn about federal funding disclosure requirements, its uses, and why these disclosures are essential for protecting U.S. research from foreign interference.

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Module 3: Manage and Mitigate Risk

Learn to identify types of international research and professional activities, assess potential risks, and apply strategies to manage and mitigate them, tailored to your role.

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Module 4: International Collaboration

Explore the role of principled international collaboration in U.S. science and innovation. Balance collaboration with research security while maintaining a welcoming environment.

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