The Office of Research Education (REd) provides “comprehensive training and learning opportunities and resources for faculty, students and staff engaged in responsible conduct of research at the University of Utah.” The objectives for REd are to
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Offer up-to-date courses and seminars linked to the research enterprise
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Ensure that faculty, students, and staff develop the necessary skills to implement best practices for research
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Provide faculty, students, and staff with access to resources and tools to implement best practices for research
REd Class Format
Synchronous Classes
REd Synchronous classes are taught by subject matter experts, and provide both fundamental and advanced skills training in flipped classroom format. For our entire curriculum, here are all of the REd Class and our entire Canvas Catalog. To register for upcoming classes, click here to view our calendar.
Asychronous Classes
REd Asynchronous Classes feature lessons and exercises designed to build competency and increase efficiency. Modules are accessible 24/7 and are all self-paced. All members of the University research community are invited to complete any online classes of interest.
Best Practice Networks (BPN)
REd Best Practice Networks are 1 hour in length with a 15-minute presentation and a 45-minute discussion that are led by subject matter experts. They will be developed based on (1) requests from participants and (2) needs from units on campus.
Research Education Portals
Research Administrator Portal
The Research Administrator Portal provides new and experienced research administrators with an opportunity to learn about conducting research at the University of Utah. This Portal offers links to resources for responsible conduct of research.
Principal Investigator (PI) - Faculty Portal
The Principal Investigator (PI) - Faculty Portal provides training opportunities for University of Utah faculty in the responsible conduct of research, rigor & reproducibility in research and any other aspects in research. Resource links are offered as well.
Scholar Portal
The ScholarPortal provides training opportunities for University of Utah faculty in the areas of research ethics and its link to quality academic projects, grant writing, and mentoring roles and responsibilities. Resource links for increasing responsible conduct of research activities are offered as well.
Student Portal
The Student Portal provides information on responsible conduct of research and other research training opportunities that more suitable for students. Resource links are offered as well.
Grant Writing Portal
The Grant Writing Portal lists grant writing classes that are offered through Research Education (REd), as well as other workshops, bootcamps and resources at the University of Utah.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Portal
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Portal provides links to the most current resources from federal agencies, the University of Utah, and other platforms.
Events
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Feb 25
Thursday
10am - 11amBest Practice Network: Cost Share
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Feb 26
Friday
10am - 11amGrant Writing Consultation: The National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Feb 26
Friday
11:30am - 1pmMulti-Regional Clinical Trials (MRCT): Health Literacy 101
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Feb 26
Friday
3pm - 4pmMentoring Roles and Responsibilities - Student
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Mar 03
Wednesday
10am - 11amManaging the Return of Incidental Findings in Research
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Mar 04
Thursday
10am - 11amAdvanced Consideration of Reportable Events in Human Subject Research