Teaching, research, and service are the University of Idaho’s basic functions. It is U-Idaho policy that its employees conform to established ethical standards in the conduct of their research and creative activities consistent with the Universities’ position as a land-grant institution and preeminent center for research-oriented graduate programs.

RCR Policy

RCR Training & Resources

Recent changes to NSF’s award polices include a requirement for training in the Responsible Conduct of Research for all graduate students, undergraduate students and post docs working on NSF grants. A Responsible Conduct of Research seminar (2 hours) has been developed to meet this requirement. 

Training Options:

View on-line training with imbedded quiz (90% to pass)
• If the e-mail results function does not work from the online training then print the screen score and submit it directly to RCR@uidaho.edu, drop it off at the office in 209 Morrill Hall, or send it in interoffice mail to ORA c/o ORA mail zip 3020.
1. Traditional instructor based seminar offered twice a year

   • Responsible  Conduct of Research (RCR) seminar – November 10th 10:30-12:30 (ED 103)

     This seminar is required as core training for all undergraduate, graduate students and post doctorate researchers funded through NSF grants submitted or funded after January 4, 2010.

     The seminar provides a review of regulations, policies, resources, and contacts for:

     ·         Research Misconduct

     ·         Conflict of Interest

     ·         Research Ethics

     ·         Animal Research

     ·         Biosafety Research

     ·         Export Control

     ·         Human Participants Research

     ·         Data Management

     ·         Mentoring

     ·         Collaborative Research

     ·         Authorship

     ·         Publication

     ·         Peer Review

     The seminar  also explores ethical decision making considerations through video and case study scenarios.

   • For additional information please contact Julie Haddox @ 208-885-6162 or julihad@uidaho.edu