Dear faculty colleagues,
Shortly after we wrote to you on September 29, 2025 announcing the process to comply with new NIH requirements on Research Security training, the NIH rescinded the requirements.
We are writing today to clarify that despite NIH’s rescission of the Research Security training requirements, all Lehigh personnel named on a proposal to the NIH are still required to complete the CITI Research Security training course prior to proposal submission. This is because the NIH’s policy requirement to train senior/key personnel on Other Support disclosure requirements has not been rescinded, and the CITI Research Security module includes training content that satisfies that requirement.
As noted in our September 29, 2025 announcement, ORSP will require all personnel named on an NIH proposal to review Lehigh’s policy on NIH Other Support Training and to complete a Docusign form to document their review. CITI is in the process of integrating this policy review requirement into the Research Security training, however until completed, this workaround is necessary.
We remain grateful for your patience and understanding as we endeavor to ensure Lehigh stays compliant with evolving federal requirements. Please contact Naomi Coll or Cynthia Kane with any questions or concerns.
Best regards,
Anand Jagota, Vice Provost for Research
Dominic Packer, Senior Advisor to the Vice Provost for Research
Cynthia Kane, Associate Vice Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs
Naomi Coll, Director of Research Policy and Compliance