CU Requiring Research Security Training for all Federal Funding

Written By Aly Krimmer (Collaborator)

Updated at July 30th, 2026

Beginning August 5, CU Boulder will require all Senior/Key Personnel and Covered Individuals named on a federal proposal to complete the CU Boulder Research Security Training course within 12 months of and prior to proposal submission.

All CU Boulder employees must take the CU Boulder Research Security Training course in SkillSoft/Percipio in order to satisfy this requirement. Online NSF certifications or other institutional certifications will not be accepted.

For additional information visit the pages below:

Research Security verifications needed for NSF, DOE, and USDA (and NIH disclosure training certifications)

Research Security Training online hub 

RIO's New Research Security Training Requirements for Federal Grants Page .