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.
Read the full announcement here: NOT-OD-26-017
To complete this training requirement, log in to LMSexternal site (opens in a new window) and take the Research Security and the University of California training.
Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens of U.S. Persons
Effective October 24, 2025, NIH prohibits 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.
Read the full requirements, scope and applicability, and steps to be taken to maintain compliance here: NOT-OD-25-160