Responsible conduct training is required for:
- All ASU students and postdoctoral researchers supported by sponsored projects
- All NSF and USDA NIFA investigators
| NSF and USDA NIFA Investigators |
|---|
| Required Training: – Complete RCR – Faculty and Senior Personnel Responsible Conduct of Research in CITI – Required prior to award activation (or when added to an existing award) How to Access CITI Training: – Follow the CITI login and enrollment instructions – Must log into CITI using your ASURITE – My Course > View Courses > Add a Course – Select “Responsible Conduct of Research” – Select “RCR – Faculty and Senior Personnel Responsible Conduct of Research” Compliance hold notice: – ERA will place a HOLD on new awards and modifications until RCR training is complete |
| Postdoctoral researchers |
| Required training: 1. Complete RCR – Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Responsible Conduct of Research in CITI within 60 days of employment on a sponsored project 2. Attend an RCR Workshop within 12 months of employment on a sponsored project 3. Complete ongoing PI-led training in the responsible and ethical conduct of research (training plan likely developed within the funding proposal). PIs must maintain documentation of training activities and make it available for inspection upon request (sample tracking form) How to Access CITI Training: – Follow the CITI login and enrollment instructions – Must log into CITI using your ASURITE – My Course > View Courses > Add a Course – Select “Responsible Conduct of Research” – Select “RCR – Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Responsible Conduct of Research” |
| Graduate students |
| Required training: – Complete RCR – Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Responsible Conduct of Research in CITI within 60 days of employment on a sponsored project – Recommended: Attend an RCR Workshop How to Access the training: – Follow the CITI login and enrollment instructions – Must log into CITI using your ASURITE – My Course > View Courses > Add a Course – Select “Responsible Conduct of Research” – Select “RCR – Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Responsible Conduct of Research” |
| Undergraduate students |
| Required training: – Complete RCR – Undergraduate Responsible Conduct of Research in CITI within 60 days of employment on a sponsored project How to access the training: – Follow the CITI login and enrollment instructions – Must log into CITI using your ASURITE – My Course > View Courses > Add a Course – Select “Responsible Conduct of Research” – Select “RCR – Undergraduate Responsible Conduct of Research” |
RCR Workshops
RCR Workshops are offered each fall and spring semester to help postdoctoral researchers meet their RCR training requirement (Phase II).
The Research Compliance Office hosts several workshops a year during fall and spring semesters. The workshops are led by faculty or staff with expertise in the topic area. Upcoming workshops will be listed below once they are scheduled.
| Session name | Presenter | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Research with Industry Partners | Dr. Bruce Rittmann | February 9, 2026 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Zoom only |
| Peer Review | Dr. Wim Vermaas | March 24, 2026 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Zoom only |
| Secure and Ethical Data Use and Management | Jonathan Kurka, Susan Coleman, Michael Whittier | April 21, 2026 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Zoom only |
| TBD | TBD | April 2026 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Zoom only |