Research Security Training
Who Must Complete the Training:
Individuals currently working on federally sponsored research projects who contribute in a substantive and meaningful way to the development or execution of the project scope are considered “covered individuals” and are required to complete the training. At a minimum, this includes the Principal Investigator/Project Director(s) and any Co-Principal Investigator/Project Director(s).
How to Complete the Training:
To fulfill this requirement, the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) has added a 70-minute course entitled “Research Security Training” that is now available through TrojanLearn: http://trojanlearn.usc.edu/.
How Training Will Be Verified:
New Proposals: DCG will verify that all USC personnel named as “Senior/Key Personnel” in Section A of the Research & Related Budget form have completed the required training and that their training is current. Proposal submissions will not proceed until the training is complete.
Active Awards: DCG will verify that all USC personnel named as “Senior/Key Personnel” in Section A of the Research & Related Budget form have completed the required training and that their training is current. New award actions will be held until the training is complete.
Current Awards: PIs, with the support of their department and school research administration, are responsible for ensuring that any new covered individuals complete the training prior to working on the project.
How Do I Launch the Course?
- Point your browser to the TrojanLearn portal (http://trojanlearn.usc.edu/) and log in using your USC netID and password (pop-ups must be enabled to launch the course).
- Enter “Research Security Training” in the search bar at the top and select the course.
- Click the “Launch” button to begin the course.
- Note: Once you click “Launch”, the course may take 1-2 minutes to load. Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection prior to launching the course. If your internet gets disconnected, your progress may not be saved.
Contact Information For Technical Assistance:
TrojanLearn Help Desk
Research Security One-Sheet Guidance: Key Topics
- Foreign Relationship Reporting Guidance: When and Where to Report
- International Research Collaborations
- NIH Disclosure Requirements Related to Foreign Research Activities
- No TikTok on Federal Contracts
- Quick Guide on Federal Mandate to Disclose Foreign Research Relationships
Export Controls Training
The primary goal of export controls education and training at USC is to increase awareness and maintain compliance with U.S. export control and trade sanctions laws. Export control training is designed to educate the USC community on its responsibilities under these laws and the procedures in place for ensuring compliance. It is especially critical that faculty and administrative staff who direct or participate in University of Southern California research projects involving export-controlled goods, technology or software participate in training provided through OEC. For additional education and guidance on important issues related to export controls, please review the links below.
“Export Controls at USC: An Introduction”: Course on TrojanLearn
One-Sheet Guidance on Key Export Control Topics
- Equipment Use and Export Controls
- International Travel and Export Controls
- Projects with Publication and/or Personnel Restrictions
- Technology Control Plans
- Foreign Visitors to Labs
- International Travel Safe Harbors
- Research Activities in Iran
- Research that Requires a License – Decision Tree
- Temporary Exports of Research Equipment
Export Controls Decision Tree
To review a decision tree that will assist you in determining whether your research or other activities may be subject to export controls oversight, please click the link below.