Responsible Conduct of Research
The university endeavors to train the next generation of researchers and professionals to conduct research with integrity. Conducting research with integrity maintains the foundation of trust between the sciences and the public. The university’s Responsible Conduct of Research Education (RCR) may be found in APM 45.21 and aligns with federal agency requirements.
The university recommends RCR training for all students, faculty and staff. But individuals conducting research funded by NSF, NIH and USDA NIFA are required by federal regulations to complete RCR training. Consult the below table to determine if your research funding requires you to complete RCR training and how you can meet the RCR training requirements.
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NIH |
NSF |
USDA/NIFA |
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Who is required to do the training? |
Trainees, fellows, participants, and scholars on training, career development, research education or dissertation research grants. Also applies to NIH-funded programs supporting research training, career development or research education.
See the applicable NIH notices and award terms. |
Faculty, senior personnel, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers. |
Program directors, faculty, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and any staff participating in a NIFA award |
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Does the proposal require a training plan? |
Yes. |
No. |
No. |
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How often is training required? |
At least every 4 years |
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Is CITI Training sufficient |
No. |
Yes. |
Yes. |
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Is in-person training required? |
Yes, at least 8 hours. |
No |
No. |
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Who is responsible for tracking the training requirements and maintaining training documentation? |
Principal Investigator |
Principal Investigator |
Principal Investigator |
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References: |
NOT-OD-10-019 NOT-OD-16-122 NOT-OD-22-055 (2022) |
COMPETES NSF PAPPG (2023) |
2 CFR Part 422 |