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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) refers to the ethical and professional standards that guide the planning, conduct, and reporting of research. These principles promote integrity, transparency, and accountability across all areas of scholarship.
Responsible research practices are essential for maintaining public trust in research and scholarship. RCR training provides a framework for discussing and reinforcing professional standards and best practices in areas such as data management, authorship and publication, mentoring relationships, peer review, collaborative research, and research integrity. Through training, mentorship, and discussion, researchers strengthen the practices that support rigorous and ethical research.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training is primarily completed through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program, which provides online modules covering core topics in responsible research practices.
In addition to online training, we offer in-person sessions on various RCR topics throughout the year, providing opportunities for discussion, case studies, and mentorship.
Detailed instructions for accessing CITI, logging in, selecting the appropriate courses, and scheduling in-person sessions are available on the training rresources page.