Online Research Security Training (TrojanLearn)
All researchers who propose or conduct research sponsored by the Department of Energy must complete the required training annually regarding research security. USC offers online training on the requirements of federal regulations and USC policy.
Who Must Complete the Training:
Individuals currently working on DOE- or NNSA-funded 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 Culture, Ethics and Compliance (OCEC) 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 any new covered individuals assigned to DOE or NNSA projects 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