Designed for Undergraduate and/or Graduate students in all research settings
Research Education’s RECR certificate addresses all federal agency requirements, which includes topics such as rigor and integrity, ethical standards for peer review, protection of proprietary information and intellectual property, respectful treatment of students and colleagues, and research mentoring.
Most funding agencies, including NSF and NIH, request language in grant applications that reflects an understanding of RECR topics, such as Mentor Training Plans and other Supplementary Documents. Therefore, it can be helpful to complete RECR training even before you begin writing a grant application.
required courses
| Foundations of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) - STUDENT |
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| Advanced Consideration of the Criteria for IRB Approval of Research OR |
Live Online
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| Advanced Consideration of the Criteria for IRB Approval of Research |
Self-Paced Online
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| Getting Published: Responsible Authorship and Peer Review - STUDENT |
Live Online
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| Introduction to Research Mentoring |
Self-Paced Online
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| Research Security Training |
Self-Paced Online
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BIOSCIENCES STUDENT ELECTIVES (SELECT 1)
| Data and Safety Monitoring: Plans, Boards & Committees |
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| Managing and Maintaining Your Scholarly Profile |
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| Research Participant Advocacy and the Informed Consent Process |
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| Rigor, Transparency and Reproducibility in Research |
Self-Paced Online
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| Source Documentation in Research OR |
Live Online
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| Source Documentation in Research |
Self-Paced Online
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NON-BIOSCIENCES STUDENT ELECTIVES (SELECT 1)
| Informed Consent: Models and Requirements |
Live Online
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| Managing and Maintaining Your Scholarly Profile |
Live Online
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| Introduction to Research Data Management |
Hybrid
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| Research Participant Advocacy and the Informed Consent Process |
Live Online
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| Rigor, Reproducibility, and Replicability in Research |
Self-Paced Online
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Do you need to take RECR training?
Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR), also known as RCR, training is required for individuals who receive compensation from federally funded research grants, including those from:
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Other federal agencies
Training must typically be completed:
- Within 90 days for online formats
- Within 12 months for classroom formats
- Refresher training is required every three years for NIH-funded researchers
Completing RECR training ensures compliance with federal mandates and strengthens your understanding of research integrity, mentoring, peer review ethics, and more.
Use the Tool Below to Determine Your Requirement
To help you determine whether you need RECR training, use the interactive questionnaire and reference diagram below:
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