NSF SECURE Center RCR Download for Institutions
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (Section 10337) directed NSF to require several additions to Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR – also known as RCR) training while also expanding the training to faculty and other senior personnel. The additions include “training to raise awareness of potential research security threats; and Federal export control, disclosure, and reporting requirements.”
NSF implemented this requirement via Important Notice No. 149 with a new effective date of December 2, 2025, This training material, drawn from the SECURE Center’s CTM, can be used to augment RECR/RCR training to meet the NSF requirements, The additional material can be added to institutions’ existing RECR training via their learning management systems or distributed through other channels.
NSF Training Modules
Why is research security an important issue?
What is a disclosure policy and how will it be used?
What actions can federally funded research recipients take to manage and mitigate risk?
Is international collaboration encouraged?