Published July 30, 2026, via Research News
Formerly known as PERCSS
The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Seminars will feature presentations on WashU policies and procedures related to the responsible conduct of research (RCR). All members of the WashU community who are actively engaged in research and interested in RCR are welcome to attend. It is highly recommended for postdocs, career award recipients, and other junior research team members to attend.
These trainings will be held via Zoom meetings. Due to the NIH’s training requirements for face-to-face ethics training, all participants will be asked to turn on their videos during the meeting. Everyone will be expected to participate in the discussions.
Participants must be present for the duration of the 1-hour training seminar. Attendance will be monitored throughout the session.
RCR Training Requirements
These events will help fulfill one (1) hour of the RCR requirements for both NSF and applicable NIH awards.
- NIH training requirements: Undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs on NIH training grants, career awards, or fellowships are required to receive 8 hours of RCR education.
There are three RCR seminars available:
| Topic and Speaker: Mentor/Mentee Relationships Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1 – 2 p.m. Deanna M. Barch, Ph.D. Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Psychiatry, and Radiology Vice Dean of Research, Arts & Sciences Gregory B. Couch Professor of Psychiatry Pre-registration via Zoom is required. This session is limited to 100 people. |
| Topic and Speaker: Collaborative Research Thursday, October 1, 2026 10 – 11 a.m. Aimee S. James, PhD, MPH Professor, Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery Associate Director, Cancer Research Training and Education, Siteman Cancer Center Pre-registration via Zoom is required. This session is limited to 100 people. |
| Topic and Speaker: Collaborative Research Thursday, October 15, 2026 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Arpana Agrawal, Ph.D. James and Juanita Wittmer Professor of Psychiatry Pre-registration via Zoom is required. This session is limited to 100 people. |
For more information, please visit the RCR website or contact Chelsea Elliott at chelseae@wustl.edu.
This event is sponsored by Research Education & Information.