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Research Security 101: What Every Research Administrator Needs to Know 

September 17, 2026
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Research security has become an increasingly important part of the research enterprise, but many research administrators are still asking: What exactly is research security, why is it receiving so much attention, and what does it mean for my day-to-day work? 

This introductory webinar will provide a practical overview of the current research security landscape and explain the factors driving new requirements from federal agencies and institutions. Designed for research administrators who work directly with principal investigators and research teams, this session will demystify key concepts, terminology, and expectations. 

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of research security, learn how it supports the protection of research integrity and national interests, and identify the role research administrators play in helping investigators navigate evolving requirements.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Define research security and its purpose within the research enterprise.
• Understand the federal and institutional drivers behind current research security requirements.
• Recognize common research security topics, including foreign influence, international collaborations, disclosure requirements, and research integrity.
• Identify the role research administrators play in supporting investigators and promoting compliance.
• Navigate conversations with researchers about research security requirements with greater confidence.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.
Who Should Attend
Research administrators, departmental administrators, grant managers, pre-award and post-award professionals, compliance staff, and anyone who supports principal investigators and wants a practical understanding of today's research security environment.

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

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Member Price: $250.00 Non-Member Price: $355.00

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