Research Security: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Grant and Other Support Disclosure

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) requires all faculty and researchers listed as Senior/Key Personnel on any federally funded grant to complete training on disclosure responsibilities before a proposal can be submitted.

This requirement applies across all federal sponsors, including NIH, NSF, and others, and ensures that NKU remains in full compliance with evolving federal research security and transparency standards.

NKU's policy for Other Grant "Other Support" Training is currently under review for approval.

Please note:

This training takes approximately 1 hour.
You are responsible for saving a copy of the completion certificate.
This training expires in 12 months. When submitting a federal grant, you must have completed this training within 12 months of applying for the grant.
You will be asked for a copy of the certificate for each federal grant that you submit. If you do not have a copy of the certificate, you will have to retake the training.
Please be aware, if you close the training out in the middle, it might not save your progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must complete the training?

All Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-PIs, and Senior/Key Personnel on any federal grant application submitted through NKU.

When must training be completed?

Within 12 months prior to proposal submission. Training must be current at the time the application is routed.

What does the training cover?

Disclosure of all research activities, affiliations, and resources (both domestic and international, whether or not they involve funding).

Where can I take the training?

NKU provides access to approved online training modules that meet federal requirements.

Please note:

This training takes approximately 1 hour.
You are responsible for saving a copy of the completion certificate.
This training expires in 12 months. When submitting a federal grant, you must have completed this training within 12 months of applying for the grant.
You will be asked for a copy of the certificate for each federal grant that you submit. If you do not have a copy of the certificate, you will have to retake the training.
Please be aware, if you close the training out in the middle, it might not save your progress.

Instructions for completing the training:

1) Click here for access to the training.
2) Take the training
3) Save the certificate
4) Send the certificate to the grant administrator assigned to your proposal

Why does this matter?

Federal agencies are increasing their oversight of research transparency, conflict of interest, and research security. Completing this training protects both individual researchers and the institution from compliance risks.

Additional Questions?

For additional questions about this requirement, please contact the Office of Research, Grants, and Contracts at rgc@nku.edu

Resources

NIH Announcement NOT-OD-25-133

Updated Biosketch resources, including FAQs and sample Biosketch format pages can be found here.

Updated Other Support resources, including FAQs and sample Other Support format pages can be found here.

International Travel Resources

Basic Travel Checklist

High Risk Travel Checklikst

Travel Resource Guide

Research Security

Grant and Other Support Disclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

The Office of Research, Grants and Contracts

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