Responsible Conduct of Research
In Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research, a publication of the Office of Research Integrity, Nicholas H. Steneck writes, “In general terms, responsible conduct in research is simply good citizenship applied to professional life. Researchers who report their work honestly, accurately, efficiently, and objectively are on the right road when it comes to responsible conduct.”
Funding agencies recognize the importance of the responsible conduct of research (RCR) to maintain the public trust in the research enterprise. Institutions receiving funding from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health are required to have a plan in place for providing appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research to undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers involved in grant funded research.
- UNC Plan for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- NSF RCR Policy
- NIH RCR Policy
- CITI Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research
Additional Resources for Responsible Conduct of Research
- NIH Research Ethics (Browse through the NIH course.)
- DHHS Office of Research Integrity Educational Resources in RCR
- NSF Frequently Asked Questions About RCR
- National Postdoctoral Association Responsible Conduct of Research Toolkit
- Family Health International Research Ethics Training Curriculum
from Family Health International, funded by USAID, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and NIH - On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research Video from the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy and the Policy and Global Affairs at the National Academies
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