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, and provide participants a foundation in the core RCR topics. 

• RI0101 RCR Topic: Intro to Research Integrity, 9/11/24, 1-2 PM
• RI0102 RCR Topic: Data Handling, 9/18/24, 1-2 PM
• RI0103 RCR Topic: Authorship and Communication, 9/25/24, 1-2 PM
• RI0104 RCR Topic: Mentoring and Supervision, 10/16/24, 1-2 PM
• RI0105 RCR Topic: Peer Review, 10/23/24, 1-2 PM
• RI0106 RCR Topic: Research Misconduct, 10/30/24, 1-2 PM

Registration is available on Research TRACKS by searching for the corresponding course number.

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. Upcoming sessions:

October 7 and 8, 2024, 12:30-4:30 PM in BME 3.204

Registration is available on Research TRACKS by searching for RI0200 (Day 1) and RI0201 (Day 2).

A seminar for faculty and senior personnel, specifically geared towards meeting the expanded NSF RECR requirement, with a focus on effective mentorship practices.

September 4, 2024, 12:30-3:30 PM in BME 3.204

Registration is available on Research TRACKS by searching for RI0400.

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.

November 13, 2024, 12:30-3:30 PM in FAC 326QQ

Registration is available on Research TRACKS by searching for RI0300.

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

CITI RCR Course

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