Grants and Funded Research / Office of Post-Award Grants

Contact Information

Brenda Lopez
Grants & Funded Research
860.832.2366
b.lopez@ccsu.edu
Kathy Moore
Post-Award Grants
Lawrence J. Davidson Hall
212-02-01
860.832.2005
moorek@ccsu.edu

Research Security Training Requirements (CHIPS and Science Act)

In compliance with Section 10634 of the federal CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Central requires all Senior/Key Personnel (defined as "covered individuals" by federal sponsors) to complete specialized Research Security Training (RST).

  • Requirement: Covered individuals must certify that they have successfully completed an approved research security training module within the 12 months immediately preceding the submission of any new or renewal federal grant proposal.
  • Frequency: Training must be completed annually to maintain a valid certification status for active or pending proposal cycles.
  • Core Topics Covered: The training modules provide essential guidance on identifying and mitigating risks regarding cybersecurity, international travel and collaboration, foreign interference, conflicts of interest/commitment, and federal disclosure and transparency requirements.

How to Access and Complete the Training

Central researchers can fulfill this requirement free of charge through the federally backed SECURE Center Consolidated Training Module (CTM). This course takes approximately 1 hour to complete and is recognized as compliant across major federal agencies, including the NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA, and USDA.
  1. Complete the SECURE Center Consolidated Training Module (CTM)
  2. Download and save your Completion Certificate.
  3. Submit your certificate to the Grants & Funded Research (GFR) Office at CCSUGrants@ccsu.edu
Failure to complete this training within the required 12-month window prior to the due date may delay or disqualify your institutional grant submission.