Responsible Conduct of Research
Training Requirements
UF currently offers three options to meet federal funding requirements (NIH, NSF, USDA/NIFA) for RCR training at UF:
- CITI Training Program
- UF Graduate Credit Courses:
- GMS 7877 Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research (1 credit; spring)
- GMS 6875 Ethical & Policy Issues in Human Subjects Research (2 credits; spring)
- PHC 7427 Ethics in Population Science (2 credits; summer)
- UF RCR Seminar Series: Download any of these presentations from the UF RCR 2022 Seminar Series. If you prefer in-person/zoom training, contact Michelle Leonard. (note: viewing these presentations does not meet federal funder requirements.) The 2022 RCR Summer Seminar Series was supported by Award No. ORIIR210068 from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of OASH.
Reproducibility & Replicability
Training Policies
- NIH Responsible Conduct of Research Training Requirements (NOT-OD-22-055)
- NSF Responsible & Ethical Conduct of Research Training Requirements (*new*: on or after 7/23/23 for undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and other senior personnel who will be supported by NSF)
- USDA/NIFA
- CHIPS Act
Resources
UF Research Integrity has created a new poster series on research integrity issues. The 11×17 posters, “Research Integrity Always Matters,” “What to do if you Suspect Research Misconduct,” and “ What you Need to Know About Research Integrity” are ideal for labs, student workrooms and common areas. If you would like free copies of the posters to hang in your space, please email Michelle Leonard.
Videos
Role of the RIO
Learn more about the importance of research integrity at UF and the role of the Research Integrity Officer (RIO) in helping you navigate potential instances of research misconduct. Contact RIO@research.ufl.edu for assistance
Responsible Conduct of Research Seminar Series
By participating in this seminar series, participants will gain an understanding of the responsible conduct of research and an overview of the UF research enterprise. Hear what graduate students and faculty have to say about the RCR Seminar Series.
UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute
UF Libraries Libguides
National
- Online Ethics Center: Comprehensive and high quality high-quality ethics education resources in the areas of engineering and science, including the social sciences.
- Department of Health and Human Services Office of Research Integrity: Provides RCR educational resources, case studies, and tutorials.
- Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research