Other Available RCR Education Opportunities

Interactive Movies on Research Misconduct Become the lead characters in an interactive movie and make decisions about integrity in research that can have long-term consequences. The simulation addresses Responsible Conduct of Research topics such as avoiding research misconduct, mentorship responsibilities, handling of data, responsible authorship, and questionable research practices. This interactive training video educates clinical and […]

RCR Resources on the Web

Online Publications Introduction to Responsible Conduct in Research  |  Office of Research Integrity — Nicholas Steneck, PhD This booklet introduces the reader to the nine RCR core instructional areas in four sections that follows research from inception to planning, conducting, reporting, and reviewing research. The publication features case studies, text-box inserts, discussion questions, and electronic and printed resources. […]

Submit Continuing RCR Education Attendance Records

Individual learners should NOT submit personal training records via the method below. This method is for group trainings with a school, department, or program. If you attended a training outside of your department/non-WashU training, then you should submit your training completion to a research administrator in your department. Continuing Education Submission Schools, departments, and programs […]

RCR Boilerplate Language

Disclaimer: Please use this information as appropriate and applicable to your application. The content provided below is not meant to replace individually tailored RCR education plans. Using this information verbatim is not recommended. Washington University in St. Louis provides education in ethics and responsible conduct in research via web-based trainings and face-to-face workshops. Web-based Education […]

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

Online Training The Responsible Conduct of Research online course has seven modules related to conducting ethical, responsible and secure research. For system and technical requirements, visit the Learn@Work support page. Click here for boilerplate language. Workshops for Face-to-Face RCR Training Research Education & Information offers face-to-face RCR training. Announcements of opportunities are sent via Research […]

Personnel Roles and Responsibilities

The major roles & responsibilities each party has in connection with the University’s recharge centers are as follows: Recharge Center/Specialized Service Facility Personnel Comply with RC/SSF policies and procedures Develop and administer annual budget Prepare schedule of rates and maintain supporting documentation Submit rate schedule to the Costs Analysis Department on an annual basis Generate […]

Open Research and Free Dissemination of Ideas and Information, WashU Policy on

WashU is committed to maintaining a teaching and research environment that fosters the creation and dissemination of new knowledge. Essential to this mission is a policy of open research that promotes academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas. An environment of openness ensures the progress of research in all disciplines at WashU. It is […]