Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Options
RCR Talks
RCR Talks are virtual sessions led by faculty and other subject matter experts covering a wide range of RCR topics. These one-hour talks can be used to fulfill research sponsor RCR training requirements. Registration is available on Research TRACKS by searching for the corresponding course number.
Spring 2024 Sessions
NSPM-33 Updates Explained: Biographical Sketch, Current & Pending Support Documents
Date/Time: February 7, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Search TRACKS for course RR0017 to register for this talk. Zoom link is available via registration.
Intro to RCR and Research Integrity
Date/Time: February 21, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Search TRACKS for course RR0018 to register for this talk. Zoom link is available via registration.
Data Handling
Date/Time: March 6, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Search TRACKS for course RR0019 to register for this talk. Zoom link is available via registration.
Authorship and Communication
Date/Time: March 20, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Search TRACKS for course RR0020 to register for this talk. Zoom link is available via registration.
Mentoring and Supervision
Date/Time: April 3, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Search TRACKS for course RR0021 to register for this talk. Zoom link is available via registration.
Peer Review
Date/Time: April 17, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Search TRACKS for course RR0022 to register for this talk. Zoom link is available via registration.
Past Talks Archive
Prior RCR talks are recorded and available to view. To access these, see the Skills Database.
RCR Two-Day Workshops
Each semester, ORSC offers a two-day, in-person RCR event that allows researchers to complete eight hours of RCR training. Workshops feature expert-led sessions including interactive case discussions. To learn more or register, search Research TRACKS for RR0100.
Train-the-Trainer RCR Workshops
ORSC is offering a Train-the-Trainer workshop for faculty members who want to discuss RCR topics with their students during lab or research team meetings, incorporate RCR content into an existing course, or have been assigned to teach RCR and would like some guidance on best practices. Participation in the Train-the-Trainer workshop will fulfill sponsor RCR training requirements. The workshop will introduce key RCR principles and provide adaptable teaching tools. Please register in TRACKs for this course.
Online RCR Courses for Graduate Students
The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is a series of online modules covering core RCR topics and can be used to meet funding agency RCR requirements.
The CITI RCR course offers content adapted for a variety of disciplines:
- Biomedical RCR
- Humanities RCR
- Physical Science RCR
- RCR / No Animal or Human Subjects
- RCR for Engineers
- Social and Behavioral RCR
Departmental RCR Courses for Graduate Students
Some departments teach RCR courses for graduate students that have been approved to meet federal sponsor training requirements.
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology – MOL 190C: Responsible Conduct of Research
- Biomedical Engineering – BME 197E: Professional Responsibilities in Research Seminar
- Microbiology – MOL 190C: Responsible Conduct of Research
- Neuroscience – NEU 185D: Responsible Conduct of Science
- Pharmacy – PGS 185D: Responsible Conduct of Science