Responsible Conduct of Research

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) refers to the ethical and professional standards expected of all individuals engaged in research activities funded by specific federal agencies. It encompasses principles such as honesty, accuracy, efficiency, and objectivity in the design, conduct, and reporting of research. At the University of Miami, RCR is treated as a foundational compliance requirement and a key component of research integrity.

The University of Miami employs a decentralized training model for RCR with centralized tracking through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship.

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POLICIES & GUIDANCE
The University of Miami enforces federal requirement for RCR Training:

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Resources:
- General Resources for the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- RCR Policy and RCR Policy Update
- RCR FAQs (see section XIV)
National Science Foundation (NSF) Resources:
- Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR)
- Policy and Training Requirements
- FAQs
HOW-TOS

What is Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)?

Who Must Take and Track Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)?
SYSTEMS & TOOLS

An institutional tracking program and RCR Education Calendar are currently under development.
OFFICE & CONTACTS

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is managed by Research Integrity.
EDUCATION & TRAINING

For a basic introduction on RCR, click here to sign up: https://elevate.miami.edu/redeem/rcr

RCR training at UM is offered decentrally through graduate programs such as Programs in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). Please contatct your Lead PI or mentor to sign up for RCR training offered locally.

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