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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

The Rockefeller University (RU) RCR training is provided in collaboration with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).

At The Rockefeller University the RCR training is overseen by the Dean's Office.

The RCR course heightens the awareness of trainees to ethical considerations relevant to the conduct of research, to inform them of federal, state and institutional policies, regulations and procedures, and to provide trainees with critical analysis and problem solving skills for ethical decision-making. The course is offered twice a year (in the fall and in the spring) and is comprised of four face-to-face sessions (eight hours) and nine online sessions.

All pre- and post-doctoral appointees on NIH funded NRSA programs are required to attend this course in the first year of their appointment. In addition, NIH funded NRSA programs require all first year Graduate Fellows and third year Biomedical Fellows to take the RCR training, so that they are versed in ethical considerations from the outset of their graduate education. More>>

The NSF requires institutions (as of Jan. 4, 2010) to verify that undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers supported by NSF to conduct research have received training in the responsible and ethical conduct of research (RCR). More>>

(Applicants applying for funding subject to the RCR requirement may use the OSPA RCR boilerplate in their applications.)

Upon learning of noncompliance, the OSPA Manager, Post-Award, will promptly notifyFinance, the principal investigator and cc OSPA Director.  Awarded funds may be placed on hold until compliance is in place.

Contact Kristen Cullen for additional information on RCR @ Rockefeller.

Reporting Possible Violations of the Code of Conduct (p. 8)

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