NIH Research Security Requirements

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NIH Research Security Training Requirement

All senior/key personnel listed on an NIH application or proposal submitted on or after May 25, 2026 are required to have taken research security training at the time of submission.

NIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens of U.S. Persons

Effective October 24, 2025, NIH will prohibit the sharing of NIH-supported U.S.-person biospecimens with institutions or parties in countries of concern, except under narrow, documented exceptions documented in the NIH policy.