PF 2025-04 (FAL 2025-02) Research Security Training Requirements for all R&D Financial Assistance Awards

DATE: October 7, 2024

SUBJECT: Research Security Training Requirements for all R&D Financial Assistance Awards

TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers
FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management

SUMMARY: Provides information and guidance regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) implementation for research security training requirements for covered individuals listed on financial assistance applications and for the organizations applying for such an award, per Section 10634 of the CHIPS and Science Act. 

Attached for your information is guidance and implementation for Research Security Training Requirements for Research and Development in Financial Assistance. 

The Research Security Training Requirements for Research and Development in Financial Assistance guidance can be found on the DOE Financial Assistance webpage at: https://www.energy.gov/management/financial-assistance-letters . 

Questions concerning this policy flash should be directed to the Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division at DOE_OAPMPolicy@hq.doe.gov.