New NIH rules require Institutional certification that principal investigators and key personnel have completed education and training on the protection of human subjects in research. This rule is effective with funding received on or after October 1, 2000.
Certification is applicable for new awards as well as for non-competing continuations.
In order to meet this requirement, UTMB is providing web-based certification as outlined in the attachment to this memo. This certification process meets the federal requirements for funding and includes a phase in process for non-NIH awards as well. I want to emphasize the importance of this certification. Failure to comply could result in an interruption of funds. Thank you for your cooperation.