Research Security Reference Library
Search across 255 federal research security policies, guidance documents, and requirements.
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All topics →Disclosure Requirements
Biosketches, Current & Pending (Other) Support, common forms, what must be disclosed and when.
Research Security Programs
RSP guidelines, the four required areas, $50M threshold, institutional certification.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Agency risk review processes, decision matrices (DoD, NIH, NSF TRUST), mitigation options.
Training & Certification
Research security training modules, MFTRP certification, RCR training, agency-specific requirements.
Cybersecurity
NIST 8481, CMMC, controlled-access data repositories, cybersecurity for research.
Export Controls
Export control training, fundamental research exclusion (NSDD-189), controlled technology.
Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
FTRP/MFTRP definitions, prohibitions, certification requirements, sample contracts.
International Collaboration
Foreign subawards, Wolf Amendment, foreign components, international security policies (G7, etc.).
Legislation & Congressional Activity
NDAA provisions, CHIPS Act sections, SBIR/STTR, CRS reports.
The Research Security Reference Library organizes federal research security policies, agency-specific guidance, and compliance requirements into a searchable, cross-referenced resource for university research administrators. Maintained by the NSF SECURE Center at the University of Washington.
Last updated: March 28, 2026