Cooperative Agreement 2230530

This $470,808 cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation will support the development of a research security training module by Texas A&M University. The module will focus on the importance of disclosure in federally funded research and address requirements under the National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Texas A&M will design, develop, and evaluate an internet-based training that is scalable, flexible and accessible to researchers and stakeholders. The training will increase awareness of disclosure processes and requirements through context-based case studies, interactive scenarios and simulations. An expert group will provide input during initial design. Focus groups will evaluate ease of use and learning efficacy. The completed module will be disseminated to university researchers and staff at government agencies and national laboratories starting in November 2023. This award falls under the National Science Foundation's Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) to enhance research capacity and participation in STEM.