The Office of Research Education
To Earn a Certificate
- Register for the Certificate Canvas Course you want to earn.
- Classes may be completed in any order, but all classes need to be completed within 18 months from the first class that you plan to use for specific certificate.
- All REd certificates are valid for three (3) years upon completion.
- When all certificate requirements have been satisfied (classes have been attended), please upload all of the Class Completion Certifications to the assignments under the modules tab in this Canvas course with the corresponding class name. (Please see REd instruction)
The Certificate of Completion Program offers participants the opportunity to be awarded official certificates on the following topics:
The Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) Certificate – Faculty/Scholars/Staff is designed for research or principal investigators, scholars, research coordinators, and study staff in all research settings. Participants will become familiar with best practices and proper procedures for conducting RECR, whether they are in health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Participants will be able to articulate how federal and state regulations, professional standards and University policies underscore the need for RECR in the research enterprise.
The “Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate – Faculty/Scholars/Staff” requires four (4) REd RECR foundation classes along with one (1) elective class for a total of eight (8) contact hours to receive a certificate of completion. The class offerings can be found below. The majority of the classes need to be completed in-person to meet NIH and NSF training requirements. Completion of this certificate ensures that you are trained in all subject matter areas that NIH and NSF include in their training requirements.
It typically takes two (2) semesters to complete this certificate since some classes are only offered twice a year rotating between in-person and online. As a result, it is critical that you plan your class schedule accordingly.
Required Foundation Classes (Complete All 4 Classes):
- 730 | Foundations of Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research - Faculty & Staff
- 731 | Case Studies in the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR)
- 732 | Research Participant Advocacy & Informed Consent
- 710 | Introduction to Research Mentoring
Elective Classes (Complete 1 Class):
- 501 | Advanced Consideration of the Criteria for IRB Approval of Research
- 502 | Advanced Consideration of Reportable Events in Human Subject Research
- 455 | Conflict of Interest (COI)
- 402 | Collaborative Research and the Role of Scientist in Society
- 352 | Foreign Influence - Heightened Awareness and Increased Activity
- 357 | Getting Published: Responsible Authorship and Peer Review – Faculty & Staff
- 503 | Informed Consent: Models and Requirements
- 363 | Laboratory Leadership and Staffing COMING SOON
- 550 | Preparation of Investigator-Initiated Drug and Device Studies
- 304 | Introduction to Research Data Management
- 555 | Understanding IRB Report Form Submissions in ERICA
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The Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) Certificate - Undergraduate & Graduate Studentsis designed for students in all research settings. Participants will become familiar with best practices and proper procedures for conducting RECR, whether they are in health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Participants will be able to articulate how federal and state regulations, professional standards and University policies underscore the need for RECR in the research enterprise.
REQUIRED CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS (COMPLETE ALL 4 CLASSES):
- 720 | Foundations of Responsible Conduct of Research - Student
- 501 | Advanced Consideration of the Criteria for IRB Approval of Research
- 721 | Getting Published: Responsible Authorship and Peer Review
- 710 | Introduction to Research Mentoring
ELECTIVE CLASSES:
Biosciences Students (Select at least 1): |
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The Compliance in Research Activities Certificate is most appropriate for research coordinators and study staff involved in federal-, state-, and University-level reviews and audits of research activities. Participants will learn practical and appropriate methods of developing and preparing regulatory forms and documentation to meet the expectations of compliance reviews and FDA audit processes.
FOUNDATION CLASSES (REQUIRED):
- 740 | Foundations in Research Compliance
- 741 | Source Documentation in Research
- 743 | Introduction to ClinicalTrials.gov
- 744 | Expectations for Compliance in Human Subject Research
ELECTIVE CLASSES (SELECT 3 + 1 BPN):
- 502 | Advanced Consideration of Reportable Events in Human Subject Research
- 304 | Introduction to Research Data Management
- 303/365 | Rigor, Transparency and Reproducibility in Research
- 732 | Research Participant Advocacy and Informed Consent
- 503 | Informed Consent: Models and Requirements
- 404 | Preparing Your Study for Inspection
- Best Practice Network (BPN)
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The Finance & Budget Management in Research Certificate will prepare researcher investigators, research coordinators and study staff to understand and interpret the financial and budgeting aspects of research activities in research settings. This certificate will promote participant understanding of the fundamental aspects of financial management.
FOUNDATION CLASSES (REQUIRED):
- 750 | Financial Management in Clinical Research
- 752 | Coverage Analysis (CA)
- 753 | Clinical Research Budget Development and the Importance of Clinical Research Billing Compliance
- 754 | Clinical Research Budget Oversight
ELECTIVE CLASSES (SELECT 3 + 1 BPN):
- 359 | Budget Preparation and Development
- 358 | Clinical Research Budget Negotiation
- 457 | Purchasing and Procurement
- 405 | Small Business Innovation in Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Programs and Non-Dilutive Funding Sources
- Best Practice Network (BPN)
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Designed to provide classes and resources to enhance the knowledge and implementation of effective research mentoring for University of Utah faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate students.
There are two ways to complete the certificate: via cohort (six classes presented in Canvas course format, accompanied by five live cohort meetings held via Zoom over the course of a single semester) or individual classes (take each of the six classes individually). Visit this page to learn more.
FOUNDATION CLASSES (REQUIRED):
The Research Development (RD) Certificate was developed specifically for the UU research community by a working group of long-time RD specialists. The classes include foundational RD topics team science and collaboration, writing and editing best practices, and agency specific classes (e.g., NSF, NIH).
Participation in the program is available to University of Utah graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty. The certificate involves six (6) classes presented in Canvas course format, all six (6) are synchronous meetings.
The Research Data Management Certificate is designed for research or principal investigators, scholars, research coordinators, and study staff in all research settings. Participants will learn about the research data management lifecycle, the importance of data management, and how to properly manage their data, including key considerations such as organization, documentation, storage, organization, and permanence. Tools and resources available on campus will also be covered.