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CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

General Information

The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, broadly, is a bill that promotes the U.S. manufacturing of semiconductors, research innovation, and research security.

Main aspects of research security outlined in the Act:

  • Prohibits participation in a Maligned Foreign Talent Recruitment Program and requires certification of no involvement in such a program.
  • Requires Research Security Training

Additional information about Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs is available under Guidance below.

Who needs to complete Research Security Training?

Covered individuals must complete Research Security training prior to submitting proposals for federal awards.

How do I access Research Security Training?

The requirement for research security training for both NSPM-33 and CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 can be met by completing a on-demand research security training course available in Workday Learn. Researchers need to complete one of the courses below.

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Research Security Training – Condensed

This condensed, one-hour training module – based on federal agency training – was developed by the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University, Stanford University, and Duke University.

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Research Security Training – Extended

For deeper coverage of the material, a program consisting of four, one-hour modules, was created by the National Science Foundation, in partnership with the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense. Researchers need to complete all four modules to meet the training requirement. The modules include:

  • What is Research Security?
  • The Importance of Disclosure
  • Manage and Mitigate Risk
  • The Importance of International Collaboration

Guidance