RCR stands for Responsible Conduct of Research.  It refers to the ethical and professional standards that guide how research should be conducted, reported, and reviewed. The goal of RCR is to ensure integrity, transparency, accountability, and respect in all aspects of scholarly work.

RCR training is required because it helps ensure that researchers understand and follow the ethical, legal, and professional standards that uphold the integrity of the scientific enterprise

• Undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs supported by sponsored projects.
• NSF & USDA-NIFA investigators and senior/key personnel.

See RCR Training Requirements.

Yes

Online CITI online training and RCR workshop are one-time. Principal investigator-led training is ongoing.

The PI will be notified and a corrective action plan required.

The Research Compliance Team will email you.

The Research Compliance Team follows up with the PI and may suspend paid activities.

It depends.  Email [email protected] for details.

No. IRB covers human subjects protections; RCR covers broader research integrity topics.

No. Separate animal welfare training is required.

No.

Yes.

The Research Compliance Team maintains Online CITI training & RCR workshop records. PIs document ongoing training (see sample logs).