Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training is a program required by the National Science Foundation in response to federal guidelines for ensuring responsible and ethical conduct of research. RCR training is required for students and postdoctoral employees who receive support from the National Science Foundation. As the Foundation’s website states, “the responsible and ethical conduct of research (RCR) is critical for excellence, as well as public trust, in science and engineering”. Other granting agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, may also require RCR training for students and postdoctoral employees receiving support. 

This plan requires:

• All students and employees working in laboratories receiving support from the National Science Foundation must complete the online RCR training course. 
• Those receiving support from K and T grants from the National Institutes of Health should contact the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research for further assistance.
• If you are required to complete online training: The online training is available through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).

Who can I contact if I have a question about Responsible Conduct of Research?

Research Integrity
419-372-2484
ResearchIntegrity@bgsu.edu