Shifting Research Security Obligations

October 28, 2027

This webinar is part 4 of 4 in "The Compliant Campus" webinar series. To purchase the full series, click here.

Research institutions receiving more than $50 million annually in federal awards must formally establish, operate, and certify a compliant research security program (RSP). Core elements include compliance with cybersecurity standards, foreign travel security training and foreign trip reporting, mandatory research security training on an annual basis, export control training for certain technologies, and required training for senior and key personnel listed on federal grants.  The enforcement risk is real: Falsely certifying that an RSP exists is compliant may expose an entity to liability under the False Claims Act. 

This webinar will discuss best practices utilized by institutions of higher education that have moved toward compliance with RSP standards and how colleges and universities can proactively evaluate their current research security programs and protocols and to determine whether they meet the RSP requirements.  Further, this webinar will offer projections on next steps, such as whether federal funding agencies may issue additional requirements for RSPs. 

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase one week after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • Research Integrity Officers and Staff
  • Research Managers
  • Other Grants Management Staff at Research Institutions
  • In-House Counsel at Research Institutions

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Detail how research institutions have proceeded with implementation of the required research security program (RSP) guidelines
  2. Understand where key compliance questions have emerged within RSPs as research institutions have started meeting reporting and training mandates
  3. Anticipate next steps for RSPs at higher education institutions, including enhanced cybersecurity standards and other potential priorities signaled by the Trump Administration 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE
Course opens: 
10/23/2026
Course expires: 
11/28/2027
Event starts: 
10/28/2027 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/28/2027 - 2:15pm EDT
Cost:
$190.00
Part of: 
The Compliant Campus: Guideposts for Colleges, Universities and Research Institutions
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Mindy B. Pava

Mindy Pava serves as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation & Government Investigations, Federal Grants, Health Care and Education practice groups, where she focuses her practice on advising federal grantees (including research institutions and health centers) as they navigate all facets of administrative and judicial review. A seasoned litigator, Mindy has ample experience guiding clients through complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and advises clients on how to best mitigate risk when encountering a government investigation or regulatory review. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.50 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Participation Requirements for CPE Credit

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  • Answer at least 3 of the polling questions or participation engagement elements per hour of CPE credit offered 
  • For full credit, you must participate in at least 5 of the participation engagement elements

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Research Integrity Officers and Staff, Research Managers, Other Grants Management Staff at Research Institutions, and In-House Counsel at Research Institutions
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Formal Learning Program: Group 
  • Location: Online

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE

Price

Cost:
$190.00
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