Responsible Conduct of Research
The University of Memphis aspires to achieve the highest ethical research practices. The Responsible Conduct of Research course is a starting point; it is basic guidance to set generally accepted practices in the conduct of university research.
The Responsible Conduct of Research course is recommended for all researchers and staff, and it is required for all NSF-funded postdocs and graduate students.
Online training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is available through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI): Faculty and students may register at CITI as a person affiliated with the University of Memphis. Request the RCR Course. There are six modules and each take 30-35 minutes to complete.
- Research Misconduct
- Data Acquisition and Management
- Responsible Authorship
- Mentoring
- Collaborative Research
- Conflicts of Interest
Upon completion, a "Certificate of Training Completion" will be awarded.