Dear Research Faculty,

To comply with new federal mandates under NSPM-33 and evolving agency requirements, all investigators engaged in federally funded research must now complete Research Security Training.  This includes proposals submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) effective May 1, 2025, with similar requirements expected soon from NSF, NIH, and DOD.

This training is a critical component of our collective responsibility to protect research integrity, ensure national security, and maintain eligibility for federal funding.

Why It Matters for ODU:

  • Investigators must complete this federally mandated training prior to proposal submission or award drawdown, depending on sponsor guidelines.
  • This is not optional—it is a compliance condition tied directly to award eligibility.
  • Proactively tracking completion helps us mitigate audit risk and ensures smooth, compliant project execution.

We are pleased to announce that the ODU Research Security Training Module is live and available to faculty, staff, students, and affiliated subcontractors engaged in federally funded research. This training is part of our institutional commitment to research integrity and security and fulfills evolving federal requirements under NSPM-33 and related agency guidance.

The module is based on a condensed, one-hour training developed collaboratively by the University of Michigan, Ohio State, Stanford, and Duke, designed to meet federal expectations efficiently and effectively.

You can access the module through the ODU Research Portal ( https://hera.odurf.odu.edu/RFPortal) located under My Research Training in the MyMenu Options on your portal homepage.

Please Note:

  • Investigators should plan for at least one hour to complete the module in one sitting.
  • There is no option to pause, save, or return later—you must complete the training in full to receive your certificate.
  • Upon completion, the training certificate must be uploaded as confirmation.

Researchers with active federal awards who have not yet completed the training will also be prompted when updating their Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosure.

Thank you for your continued dedication to responsible and compliant research.

If you have questions, please contact the Research Security and Export Control Office at researchsecurity@odu.edu.