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Responsible Conduct of Research
Deliver a thorough and engaging introduction to the essential principles and responsibilities required of every researcher throughout the research lifecycle. Aligned with the expectations of US funding agencies, this program combines expert-led content with practical insight to support researchers in navigating complex real-world challenges. Additional resources are also provided to enable your institution to deliver complementary in-person training with ease.
This program is designed for researchers at all career stages, from Master’s and PhD students to postdoctoral and early career researchers, and is applicable across a broad range of disciplines.
Advantages of using Responsible Conduct of Research
- Provide a robust approach to training, supporting compliance with US funders and helping to minimize the risk of misconduct
- Move beyond checkbox training to foster a shared culture of responsible conduct across research teams
- Build confidence in handling real-world challenges through interactive, interdisciplinary, scenario-based learning
- Join a global community of practice, with dedicated implementation and engagement support
- Professor Nicholas Steneck, Professor Emeritus of History, University of Michigan; Research Integrity consultant; and Co-Founder of the World Conferences on Research Integrity
- Segio Litewka, Department of Surgery, University of Miami
- Jiin-Yu Chen, Baylor College of Medicine
- Dena Plemmons, University of California, Riverside
- Trisha Phillips, West Virginia University
- Julie Simpson, University of New Hampshire
RCR Fundamental:
- Responsible Research Practice
- Defining and Responding to Research Misconduct
- Planning your Research
- Managing and Recording your Research
- Data Selection, Analysis and Organization
- Scholarly Publication
- Professional Roles and Responsibilities
RCR Supplemental:
- Research Mentorship
- Conflicts of Interest
- Human Participants Research
- The Humane Care and Use of Animals in Research
- Intellectual Property
- Research and National Security
- Rice University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Vanderbilt University (no participation in Research and National Security module)